MaK Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700

Built by MaK, Siemens

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

2,650 kW

3,554 hp

Weight

119 t

262,350 lb

Length

20.96 m

68 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1995–1996

12 units

Overview of the MaK Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700

Explore the powerful Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse in German and Luxembourgish rail operations.

This impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a substantial weight of 119 tons, making it suitable for a variety of heavy-duty tasks.

With its robust MaK 12M282 prime mover generating 2650 kW of power and a tractive effort of 410 kN, it's designed for efficiency and performance.

The Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700 has served various operators including Hector Rail, Luxembourg Railways, and several German companies like HLG Holzlogistik and InfraLeuna.

Its 1435 mm gauge and Co'Co' wheel arrangement highlight its adaptability for standard gauge networks.

Built by MaK and Siemens between 1995 and 1996, this locomotive represents a significant part of modern diesel traction history.

MaK Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MaK, Siemens · 1995–199612 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	2,650 kW3,554 hp	3,554 hp
Tractive effort	410 kN92,172 lbf	92,172 lbf
Prime mover	MaK 12M282
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	20.96 m68 ft 9 in	68 ft 9 in
Weight	119 t262,350 lb	262,350 lb

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Operators of the MaK Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700

Railway companies that have operated the Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
HLG Holzlogistik und Güterbahn	BEBRA 251	Germany
InfraLeuna Infrastruktur und Service GmbH	ILIS DE 2700	Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG	NIAG DE 2700	Germany
Nord-Ostsee-Bahn	NOB DE 2700	Germany
RDC Deutschland	RDC DE2700	Germany
Luxembourg Railways	CFL ME 26	Luxembourg
Hector Rail	Hector Rail 861	Sweden