Vossloh Am 843

Built by Vossloh

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,500 kW

2,012 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

15.2 m

49 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2003–2007

79 units

Overview of the Vossloh Am 843

Discover the versatile Am 843 locomotive, a robust workhorse of the Swiss railway industry.

This powerful diesel locomotive was built by Vossloh between 2003 and 2007 and is a reliable partner for freight transport and infrastructure projects.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, an impressive power output of 1500 kW, and a tractive effort of 249 kN, the Am 843 effortlessly handles demanding tasks on the tracks.

Its sturdy construction and operational readiness for various railway companies such as SBB Cargo and Sersa Group make it a vital component of the Swiss rail network.

The Am 843 is characterized by its reliability and efficiency, contributing significantly to smooth railway operations.

Vossloh Am 843 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	G 1700
Built by	Vossloh · 2003–200779 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,500 kW2,012 hp	2,012 hp
Tractive effort	249 kN55,977 lbf	55,977 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	15.2 m49 ft 10 in	49 ft 10 in
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in
Height	4.22 m13 ft 10 in	13 ft 10 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb

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Operators of the Vossloh Am 843

Railway companies that have operated the Am 843, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
SBB Cargo	SBB Cargo Am 843	Switzerland
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, Division Infrastruktur	SBB Infrastruktur Am 843	Switzerland
Sersa Group	Sersa Am 843	Switzerland
Swiss Federal Railways	SBB Am 843	Switzerland