MaK G 1202 BB

The MaK G 1202 BB is a four axle B'B' off-centre cab diesel-hydraulic locomotive built by Maschinenbau Kiel in Germany.

MaK G 1202 BB
Wanne-Herner Eisenbahn und Hafen MaK G 1202 BB
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder MaK Build date 1978-80[1] Total produced 12[1]
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC B'B' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) Wheel diameter 1,000 mm (39.37 in) (new)[1] Minimum curve 60 m (197 ft)[1] Wheelbase bogie centre distance 5.800 m (19 ft 0.3 in)[1] axle distance 2.400 m (7 ft 10.49 in)[1] Length 12.500 m (41 ft 0.1 in)[1] Width 3.100 m (10 ft 2.05 in)[1] Height 4.220 m (13 ft 10.14 in)[1] Fuel capacity 2,500 L (550 imp gal; 660 US gal)[1] Prime mover MTU 12V 331 TC11 : 945 kW (1,267 hp)[1] MTU 12V 331 TC 12 : 1,000 kW (1,300 hp)[1] Transmission Voith L5r4U2[1]
Performance figures Maximum speed 40–75 km/h (25–47 mph)[1]

Design and operators

The locomotive is a light freight and shunting locomotive; twelve units were built for private railway operators in Germany including 3 for Rheinkalk GmbH (chalk and dolomite mineral company), 2 for Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen, 2 for RAG, and the remainder on various short and medium term leases.[1]

See also

• MaK G 1204 BB, similar design with MTU 396 engine replacing the MTU 331 engine

References

1. "MaK - G 1202 BB". www.loks-aus-kiel.de (in German).

External links

• "MaK G1202 BB". www.privat-bahn.de (in German).
• Images: "MaK G 1202 Fotos". www.bahnbilder.de (in German).