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Diesel locomotive

MaK G 1203 BB

Built by MaK

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Length
12.5 m
41 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1982–1991
25 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the MaK G 1203 BB

Discover the robust and versatile G 1203 BB diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse built by MaK between 1982 and 1991. This efficient locomotive is a staple in German and Austrian rail operations, designed for freight transport and shunting duties with a top speed of 70 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Trusted by operators such as Mittelweserbahn, Stern & Hafferl, and Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs AG (SWEG), the G 1203 BB is renowned for its reliability and durability. Its compact dimensions, measuring 12.5 meters in length and 3.1 meters in width, ensure maneuverability even in confined spaces. Featuring a B'B' axle arrangement, this locomotive is built to last.

The G 1203 BB represents a proven solution for contemporary railway needs, expertly blending efficiency with high performance. Explore the impressive technical specifications and varied applications of this remarkable machine.

MaK G 1203 BB technical specifications

Value
Built byMaK · 1982–199125 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length12.5 m41 ft 0 in
Width3.1 m10 ft 2 in
Height4.22 m13 ft 10 in

Operators of the MaK G 1203 BB

Railway companies that have operated the G 1203 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Stern & HafferlStH G1203Austria
MittelweserbahnMWB G1203Germany
Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs AGSWEG G1203Germany

MaK G 1203 BB photos

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