BBC DE 1002

Built by ABB, BBC, MaK

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

1,180 kW

1,582 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

13 m

42 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1982–1993

24 units

Overview of the BBC DE 1002

Explore the DE 1002, a versatile diesel locomotive designed for freight transport in Germany.

Built by ABB, BBC, and MaK between 1982 and 1993, this locomotive features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and reaches a top speed of 90 km/h.

With a power output of 1180 kW and a tractive effort of 290 kN, it has served various German companies, including Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK), Northrail GmbH, and RheinCargo, demonstrating its reliability and efficiency on the railway.

Its dimensions of 13 meters long, 3.1 meters wide, and 4.22 meters high, with a weight of 80 tons, make it a robust and high-performing machine, ideal for port operations and freight traffic.

The DE 1002 is an excellent example of German railway engineering serving industry.

BBC DE 1002 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DE 1002
Built by	ABB, BBC, MaK · 1982–199324 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	1,180 kW1,582 hp	1,582 hp
Tractive effort	290 kN65,195 lbf	65,195 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	13 m42 ft 8 in	42 ft 8 in
Width	3.1 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	4.22 m13 ft 10 in	13 ft 10 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb