© trainspo.comVossloh G 800 BB / Rh 2070
Built by MaK, Vossloh
Overview of the Vossloh G 800 BB / Rh 2070
Discover the G 800 BB diesel locomotive, also known as the Rh 2070, a powerful piece of railway transport.
Built by MaK and Vossloh between 2000 and 2004, this versatile locomotive has been used by various entities, including the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) as series 2070 and by private operators in Germany.
With a top speed of 100 km/h, a power output of 738 kW, and a tractive effort of 233 kN, the G 800 BB is ideal for a wide range of applications.
Its compact dimensions, with a length of 14.13 meters, a width of 3.08 meters, and a height of 4.05 meters, make it suitable for various infrastructures.
This B'B' wheel arrangement locomotive with a standard gauge of 1435 mm, weighing 72 tons, represents an example of efficiency and reliability in the diesel locomotive sector.
Vossloh G 800 BB / Rh 2070 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | MaK, Vossloh · 2000–200496 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 738 kW990 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 233 kN52,380 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 14.13 m46 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 3.08 m10 ft 1 in | |
| Height | 4.05 m13 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 72 t158,733 lb |
Operators of the Vossloh G 800 BB / Rh 2070
Railway companies that have operated the G 800 BB / Rh 2070, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Federal Railways | ÖBB 2070 | Austria |
| Private owners group | @private-at 2070 | Austria |
| Northrail GmbH | Northrail 278 | Germany |
| Siemens Mobility | PCW G800 | Germany |
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