Number sign of the GAF 100 R/A 97 17 52 018 18-6. The number
is not according to UIC 438 - it is a "VdM inventory number"
where VdM = Verzeichnis der maschinentechnischen und
elektrotechnischen Anlagen (index of machine-technical and
electrotechnical facilities). <a href=
"http://www.reisezug-wagen.de/Erlaeuterungen-GBM.htm">See
here for an explanation in German.</a><br>
97 = Start of all VdM numbers (UIC 438-4 would be 99)<br>
17 52 = freely assigned digits<br>
0 = machine owned by DB AG which can be used on its own<br>
18 = counting number<br>
1 = can drive on tracks as a heavy vehicle (axle load more
than 3.5 t - can operate rail contacts), speed more than
50 km/h<br>
8 = can be included in trains at speeds of 90 km/h or more<br>
6 = check digit<p>
There is also other useful data such as weight, maximum pulled
load, brake weights, revisions, speeds at different gradients.
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<a href="mailto:tbk.uncia@gmail.com">tobias b k&ouml;hler</a>