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Diesel locomotive

Krauss-Maffei M 1200 BB

Built by Krauss-Maffei

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Power output
860 kW
1,153 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1978
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei M 1200 BB

Discover the M 1200 BB, a robust diesel locomotive renowned for its reliability and performance.

This powerful machine, built by Krauss-Maffei between 1972 and 1978, features a B'B' UIC axle configuration, ensuring excellent traction.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a substantial power output of 860 kW, the M 1200 BB is ideal for a variety of demanding rail operations.

Operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it has served with distinction, including with Schlunß Eisenbahnlogistik as the SEL 512 in Germany.

Explore the impressive specifications and operational history of this noteworthy locomotive.

Krauss-Maffei M 1200 BB technical specifications

Value
Built byKrauss-Maffei · 1972–1978
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Power output860 kW1,153 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'

Operators of the Krauss-Maffei M 1200 BB

Railway companies that have operated the M 1200 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Schlunß EisenbahnlogistikSEL 512Germany

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