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Diesel locomotive

MaK V 200.0

Built by Krauss-Maffei, MaK

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
1,618 kW
2,170 hp
Weight
80 t
176,370 lb
Length
18.47 m
60 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1958
86 units

Overview of the MaK V 200.0

Discover the powerful V 200.0 diesel locomotive, a robust German engineering marvel designed for heavy-duty service.

Built by Krauss-Maffei and MaK between 1956 and 1958, this iconic locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a substantial power output of 1618 kW.

With a length of 18.47 meters and a weight of 80 tons, the V 200.0 features a B'B' axle arrangement, making it a versatile workhorse.

This standard gauge locomotive has served various operators, including Deutsche Bahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways, and has also found a home in museum operations.

Explore the impressive legacy and capabilities of the V 200.0, a significant piece of railway history.

MaK V 200.0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesV 200
Built byKrauss-Maffei, MaK · 1956–195886 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output1,618 kW2,170 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length18.47 m60 ft 7 in
Weight80 t176,370 lb

Operators of the MaK V 200.0

Railway companies that have operated the V 200.0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Brohltal Schmalspur-Eisenbahn Betriebs-GmbHBEG 220Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 220Germany
Internationale Gesellschaft für EisenbahnverkehrIGE V200Germany
Museumseisenbahn HammMEH V200Germany
Ferrovie Emilia RomagnaFER D220Italy
Generale Costruzioni FerroviarieGCF D220Italy
Grupo COMSA / COMSA EMTECOMSA 312.2Spain
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Am 4/4Switzerland

MaK V 200.0 photos

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