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Vossloh G 2000 BB
A later version of the Vossloh G 2000 with the symmetric full width cab
Type and origin Power type Diesel-hydraulic Builder Vossloh Build date G2000: 2000–2003 G2000-2: 2003 G2000-3: 2003 G2000-4: 2004 G2000-5: 2005 Total produced G2000: 20 G2000-2: 30 G2000-3: 16 G2000-4: 1 G2000-5: 1
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC B′B′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,000 mm (39.37 in) / 920 mm (36.22 in) new/worn Length 17.4 m (57 ft 1 in) Width 3.08 m (10 ft 1+1⁄4 in) Height G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 4.22 m (13 ft 10+1⁄8 in) G2000-4, G2000-5: 4.25 m (13 ft 11+3⁄8 in) Loco weight G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 87.3 t (85.9 long tons; 96.2 short tons) G2000-4, G2000-5: 90 t (89 long tons; 99 short tons) Fuel type Diesel fuel Fuel capacity 5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal) Prime mover G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: Caterpillar 3516 B-HD G2000-4, G2000-5: MTU 20V 4000 R42 Transmission Diesel-hydraulic: Voith L620reU2 (with KB 385 retarder for MTU engined variants) Loco brake Air, Hydrodynamic brake Train brakes Air Safety systems ETCS
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) Power output G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) G 2000-4, G2000-5: 2,700 kW (3,600 hp) Tractive effort G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 282 kN (63,000 lbf) at μ=0.33 (mass=87.3 t (85.9 long tons; 96.2 short tons)) G2000-4, G2000-5 :292 kN (66,000 lbf) at μ=0.33 (mass=90 t (89 long tons; 99 short tons))
Career Locale Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Denmark, Poland

The G 2000 BB is a four axle heavy shunting and mainline locomotive, designed by German company Vossloh and built at the former MaK plant in Kiel. At the time of its introduction in 2000 it was the most powerful hydraulic transmission locomotive in Vossloh's range.

History and design

The locomotive was unveiled at Innotrans in 2000. The initial model had an asymmetric cab (see image) with a walkway; the asymmetric cab design allows the walkway to extend all the way to each end of the locomotive; coupled with remote control operation this means that shunting can be done from an external viewpoint whilst still riding on the locomotive.

The design is modular with various components (engine, drive etc.) coming from different suppliers. External styling was by Tricon-Design.

A second variant was produced, this time with a symmetrical cab; two different versions of this model were produced - one for the Italian market (G 2000-2 BB) with left hand drive (trains in Italy generally keep to the left) and another (G 2000-3 BB) with right hand drive for Germany. The new cabs had seating for two operators, in other respects apart from the cab these two models are identical to the initial asymmetric offering.

Starting in 2004, two further sub designs were made: G 2000-4 BB with a MTU engine which increase the power to 2700 kW. This variant also included a hydrodynamic retarder (a type of braking system) as part of the Voith supplied transmission package.

The last variant is G 2000-5 BB which has the same upgrades as the fourth offering, it is designed for the Scandinavian market and as such has anti wheel slip technology, and can be equipped for service down to −40 °C (−40 °F).

Operators and use

The locomotives are certified for use on the railways of Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Denmark and Poland.

The locomotives are operated by many companies, many of them on lease. Angel Trains and MRCE both act as leasing companies, with Angel Trains providing the vast majority of the leased locomotives. Other owners include Azienda Consorziale Trasporti (ACT) and SBB Cargo (as class SBB Am 840)

The machines find use in northern Italy and in the German Ruhr region as well as being used for cross border traffic in the Benelux region. Railion, Euro Cargo Rail, Rail4chem and others all use this locomotive. The locomotives are used for freight. In Italy, these are notably owned by TPER, which uses them in some of its cargo services under the operations of Dinazzano Po.

The Swedish rail company Hector Rail operates a G 2000-4 and a 2000-5 machine.

See also

• List of Deutsche Bahn AG locomotives and railbuses

References

1. ^ "loks-aus-kiel.de - Vossloh - G2000 BB". www.loks-aus-kiel.de.
2. ^ "G 2000 BB Four Axle diesel-hydraulic locomotive for heavy line service" (PDF), www.vossloh-locomotives.com, Vossloh AG, archived from the original (PDF) on 9 May 2010
3. "Designer Profile Online ; Profile Übersicht ; TRICON DESIGN AG", www.designer-profile.de (in German), archived from the original on 18 September 2008, retrieved 1 March 2012
4. "Vossloh Locomotives". www.vossloh-locomotives.com.

Sources

• Detlef Eggers (2001), "Die Lokomotive G 2000 BB: Eine innovative dieselhydraulische Streckenlokomotive", Glasers Annalen (in German) (5): 173–182, ISSN 0941-0589
• "Магистральный тепловоз серии G 2000 BB с гидравлической передачей", Железные дороги мира (in Russian) (8), 2002, archived from the original on 2007-05-29, retrieved 2012-03-29

External links

• "SBB Cargo Am 840", trainspo.com, Trainspo, also see other owners linked within

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