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Diesel locomotive

Vossloh G 800 BB / Rh 2070

Built by MaK, Vossloh

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
738 kW
990 hp
Weight
72 t
158,733 lb
Length
14.13 m
46 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2000–2004
96 units

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
Built byMaK, Vossloh · 2000–200496 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output738 kW990 hp
Tractive effort233 kN52,380 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length14.13 m46 ft 4 in
Width3.08 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.05 m13 ft 3 in
Weight72 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 2070Austria
Private owners group@private-at 2070Austria
Northrail GmbHNorthrail 278Germany
Siemens MobilityPCW G800Germany

Vossloh G 800 BB / Rh 2070 photos

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