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Diesel locomotive

KHD DG 1200 BBM

Built by KHD

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Power output
808 kW
1,084 hp
Weight
80 t
176,370 lb
Length
13.5 m
44 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960–1966
18 units

Overview of the KHD DG 1200 BBM

Discover the KHD DG 1200 BBM, a robust and versatile diesel locomotive built by KHD between 1960 and 1966.

This powerful locomotive boasts a power output of 808 kW and a top speed of 70 km/h, making it well-suited for various rail transport duties.

Featuring a B'B' UIC axle configuration, a length of 13.5 meters, and a weight of 80 tons, the KHD DG 1200 BBM offers excellent stability and performance.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this reliable machine has been a trusted asset for operators in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, including RLG, Serfer, Strukton Rail, and WLE.

KHD DG 1200 BBM technical specifications

Value
Built byKHD · 1960–196618 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Power output808 kW1,084 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length13.5 m44 ft 3 in
Weight80 t176,370 lb

Operators of the KHD DG 1200 BBM

Railway companies that have operated the KHD DG 1200 BBM, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbHRLG DG 1200 BBMGermany
Westfälische Landeseisenbahn GmbHWLE DG 1200 BBMGermany
Serfer Servizi Ferroviari S.r.lSERFER K100Italy
Strukton Railinfra MaterieelSRM 284Netherlands

KHD DG 1200 BBM photos

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