MaK G 1600 BB

Built by MaK

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Length

14.38 m

47 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1971–1979

19 units

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the MaK G 1600 BB

Discover the versatile G 1600 BB diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse built by MaK between 1971 and 1979.

With a B'B' axle configuration and a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive is ideal for various railway operations.

Reaching a top speed of 80 km/h and measuring 14.38 meters in length with a height of 4.2 meters, it's well-suited for a wide range of transport and construction tasks.

The G 1600 BB has served several German railway companies, including Bahnbau Nord, Dortmunder Eisenbahn GmbH, Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AG, and Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, showcasing its reliability and adaptability in the sector.

MaK G 1600 BB technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MaK · 1971–197919 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	14.38 m47 ft 2 in	47 ft 2 in
Height	4.2 m13 ft 9 in	13 ft 9 in

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Operators of the MaK G 1600 BB

Railway companies that have operated the G 1600 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bahnbau Nord	BBN 295	Germany
Dortmunder Eisenbahn GmbH	DE G1600	Germany
Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AG	OHE 1600	Germany
Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH	RVM 295	Germany