© trainspo.comKrauss-Maffei V 200.0
Built by Krauss-Maffei, MaK
Overview of the Krauss-Maffei V 200.0
Explore the iconic V 200.0 diesel locomotive, a testament to German engineering and power.
Built by Krauss-Maffei and MaK between 1956 and 1958, this impressive machine boasts 1618 kW of power and can reach speeds of up to 140 km/h.
With its standard 1435 mm gauge, B'B' classification, and robust construction weighing 80 tonnes, the V 200.0 served various railway operators across Germany, Spain, and Italy.
This versatile locomotive has left a significant mark on railway history, embodying efficiency and performance in both freight and passenger transport.
Krauss-Maffei V 200.0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | V 200 | |
| Built by | Krauss-Maffei, MaK · 1956–195886 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,618 kW2,170 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 18.47 m60 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the Krauss-Maffei V 200.0
Railway companies that have operated the V 200.0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Brohltal Schmalspur-Eisenbahn Betriebs-GmbH | BEG 220 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 220 | Germany |
| Internationale Gesellschaft für Eisenbahnverkehr | IGE V200 | Germany |
| Museumseisenbahn Hamm | MEH V200 | Germany |
| Ferrovie Emilia Romagna | FER D220 | Italy |
| Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie | GCF D220 | Italy |
| Grupo COMSA / COMSA EMTE | COMSA 312.2 | Spain |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Am 4/4 | Switzerland |
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