Inter-Regio Passenger Coaches 1st Class Aimz, Model 261

The Aimz Inter-Regio passenger coach is a vehicle approved in accordance with the RIC regulatory requirements for use in passenger transportation in the RIC area. The vehicle model 261 was built between 1991 and 1993. As part of the acquisition of aesthetically striking coaches for Inter-Regio transportation, compartment coaches of types Am 203 or ABm 225 were used as ‘donor’ coaches.

The Aimz 261 coaches have a permitted top speed of 200 km/h in passenger operation and implement a very short braking distance. Magnetic rail brakes provide the coaches with a brake weight of 103 metric tonnes. Without magnetic brakes, the coach may run in Germany with a brake weight of 71 tonnes or 66 tonnes with up to 160 km/h.

As an RIC passenger coach, the coach is approved for international passenger transportation.

The Aimz 261 has over 50 first class seats and 4 folding seats. The Aimz 261 is frequently equipped with a closed WC system.

Many of the Aimz coaches are planned for a variety of voltage systems for power and can be operated with train line voltages of AC 1000 V 16.7 Hz, AC 1500 V 50 Hz, DC 1500 V, and DC 3000 V.

Model 261 uses Minden-Deutz 36 bogies, also abbreviated as MD 36 or called LD 36. This model of bogie is known in many countries and can accordingly be easily maintained on site.

Aimz 261 coaches are often operated in combination with Bimz 264 and Bimdz 268 coaches.

HEROS offers the Aimz 261 for lease and sale.

Photograph of First Class Rail Car Aimz 261 used as ICL