MaK G1204 BB

Built by MaK

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,120 kW

1,502 hp

Weight

88 t

194,007 lb

Length

12.5 m

41 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1981–1991

18 units

Overview of the MaK G1204 BB

Discover the versatile MaK G1204 BB diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse in the rail industry. Built by MaK between 1981 and 1991, this locomotive boasts a powerful 1120 kW output and a top speed of 80 km/h.

With its B'B' UIC axle arrangement and a substantial weight of 88 tonnes, the G1204 BB is designed for demanding tasks. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm allows for broad operational flexibility across various networks.

The G1204 BB has served with distinction in Germany, including with Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbH, Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AG, and Westfälische Landeseisenbahn GmbH, as well as in Switzerland with Swiss Federal Railways. This locomotive's compact dimensions of 12.5 meters in length, 3.1 meters in width, and 4.22 meters in height make it adaptable to diverse operational environments.

MaK G1204 BB technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MaK · 1981–199118 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,120 kW1,502 hp	1,502 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	12.5 m41 ft 0 in	41 ft 0 in
Width	3.1 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	4.22 m13 ft 10 in	13 ft 10 in
Weight	88 t194,007 lb	194,007 lb

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Operators of the MaK G1204 BB

Railway companies that have operated the G1204 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbH	MKB G1204	Germany
Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AG	OHE 1500	Germany
Westfälische Landeseisenbahn GmbH	WLE G1204	Germany
Swiss Federal Railways	SBB Am 842.0	Switzerland