© trainspo.comMaK DE 1002
Built by ABB, BBC, MaK
Overview of the MaK DE 1002
Discover the DE 1002, a powerful diesel locomotive with a robust design and a history of reliable service. This versatile machine boasts an impressive 1180 kW power output, making it a workhorse for freight operations.
The DE 1002, built between 1982 and 1993 by ABB, BBC, and MaK, features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and an axle arrangement of Bo'Bo'. It has a top speed of 90 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 290 kN, demonstrating its capability for heavy hauling.
With a length of 13 meters and a weight of 80 tons, the DE 1002 is well-suited for various industrial and commercial applications. Its operational history includes service with prominent German railway companies such as Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK), Northrail GmbH, and RheinCargo.
MaK DE 1002 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DE 1002 | |
| Built by | ABB, BBC, MaK · 1982–199324 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 1,180 kW1,582 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 290 kN65,195 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 13 m42 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.22 m13 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the MaK DE 1002
Railway companies that have operated the DE 1002, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG | HGK DE 1002 | Germany |
| Northrail GmbH | Northrail DE 1002 | Germany |
| RheinCargo | RheinCargo DE 1002 | Germany |
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