The MaK G 1201 BB is a four axle B'B' diesel-hydraulic off-centre cab locomotive built by the Maschinenbau Kiel in German. The locomotive is designed for shunting and freight work, such as found on industrial railways.

MaK G 1201 BB
Solvay MaK G 1201 BB
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder MaK Build date 1978[1] Total produced 1[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 (196 ft 10 in)[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 8V 396 TC12[1] Transmission Voith L4r4zU2[1]
Performance figures Maximum speed 40 km/h (25 mph)[1] Power output 665 kW (892 hp)[1]

Description

Only one example of this locomotive was built, later orders for a similar purpose were fulfilled by the MaK G 1203 BB which replaced the MTU 331 engine with a MTU 396 engine of increased power.

The locomotive has worked since 1980 at Solvay's plant nr. Rheinberg, Germany.[2]

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