© trainspo.comKrauss-Maffei M 1200 BB
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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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Krauss-Maffei · 1972–1978 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 860 kW1,153 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schlunß Eisenbahnlogistik | SEL 512 | Germany |
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