MaK G 1201 BB explained

MaK G 1201 BB
Powertype:Diesel
Builder:MaK
Builddate:1978[1]
Totalproduction:1
Uicclass:B'B'
Wheeldiameter:10002NaN2 (new)
Minimumcurve:60m (200feet)
Wheelbase:bogie centre distance 5.81NaN1
axle distance 2.42NaN2
Length:12.51NaN1
Width:3.12NaN2
Height:4.222NaN2
Fuelcap:2500L
Primemover:MTU 8V 396 TC12
Transmission:Voith L4r4zU2
Maxspeed:40km/h
Poweroutput:665kW

The MaK G 1201 BB is a four axle B'B' diesel-hydraulic off-centre cab locomotive built by the Maschinenbau Kiel in German. The locomotive is designed for shunting and freight work, such as found on industrial railways.

Description

Only one example of this locomotive was built, later orders for a similar purpose were fulfilled by the MaK G 1203 BB which replaced the MTU 331 engine with a MTU 396 engine of increased power.

The locomotive has worked since 1980 at Solvay's plant nr. Rheinberg, Germany.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MaK - G 1201 BB. www.loks-aus-kiel.de. German.
  2. Web site: Fahrzeugportrait MaK 1000780. German. www.loks-aus-kiel.de.