Vossloh G1206

locomotive class

The Vossloh G1206 is a B'B'[1] diesel hydraulic freight locomotive built by Vossloh and used by several mainland European railway operators. The design was created in the mid-1990s by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK) for German coal supplier RAG Aktiengesellschaft (RAG AG) and is a follow-on to the G1205 locomotive class built as SNCB Class 77. A cab is provided above one of the bogies, with walkways on both sides along the rest of the locomotive. Rated power is 1,500 kilowatts (2,010 hp) from either a MTU or Caterpillar engines, giving a top speed of 100 kilometres per hour (60 mph).

Vossloh G 1206
Vossloh G 1206
Eisenbahn und Häfen 603, a Mak 1206-2 diesel hydraulic locomotive, seen at Moers
Power type Diesel-hydraulic
BuilderMaschinenbau Kiel
Vossloh  Germany
Build date1997–
Total production168
UIC classificationB'B'
AAR wheel arr.B-B
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Wheel diameter1,000 mm
Length17,400 mm
Width3,080 mm
Height4,220 mm
Total weight84–90 tonnes
Fuel capacity3,150 l
Engine typeMTU 16V 396 TC14
MTU 12V 4000 R20
MTU 12V 4000 R41
Caterpillar 3512B DI-TA
Top speed80–100 km/h
Power output1,570 kW
1,500 kW
Tractive effort291 kN
Locomotive brakes 
Train brakes 

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References

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  1. "Data Sheets Vossloh G1206". Angel Trains. 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-30. Transmission: Voith L5r4zU2; Wheel Arrangement: B-B[permanent dead link]