© trainspo.comMaK G 1202 BB
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Overview of the MaK G 1202 BB
Discover the robust G 1202 BB diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse with a distinguished lineage.
Built by MaK between 1978 and 1980, this diesel locomotive is renowned for its reliability and performance.
Operating on standard gauge tracks with a 1435 mm width, the G 1202 BB boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and a substantial weight of 88 tons.
Its B'B' wheel arrangement and impressive 1000 kW power output make it suitable for a variety of demanding tasks.
This particular unit has served with the Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG in Germany, identified as BE D23, showcasing its operational history.
With a length of 12.5 meters, a width of 3.1 meters, and a height of 4.22 meters, it embodies efficient engineering.
Explore the capabilities of this classic diesel locomotive, a testament to German engineering and industrial heritage.
MaK G 1202 BB technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | MaK · 1978–198012 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 1,000 kW1,341 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 12.5 m41 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.22 m13 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 88 t194,007 lb |
Operators of the MaK G 1202 BB
Railway companies that have operated the G 1202 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG | BE D23 | Germany |
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