© trainspo.comMAN BCPw4i
Built by BBC, MAN
Overview of the MAN BCPw4i
Discover the impressive BCPw4i, a versatile service locomotive with a rich history in Germany.
Built in 1934 by BBC and MAN, this locomotive was meticulously refurbished in 1965, maintaining its operational capability and performance.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and a powerful output of 412 kW, the BCPw4i is ready for various railway tasks.
Classified as Bo'2' and featuring a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive is a valuable asset of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte (DGEG) in Germany, operating as DGEG 712.
Measuring 21.88 meters in length and weighing 49 tons, the BCPw4i combines strength with efficiency on the rails.
MAN BCPw4i technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, MAN · 19341 units | |
| Refurbished | 1965 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 412 kW553 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2' | |
| Length | 21.88 m71 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 49 t108,026 lb |
Operators of the MAN BCPw4i
Railway companies that have operated the BCPw4i, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte (DGEG) | DGEG 712 | Germany |
MAN BCPw4i photos
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