MaK G 1201 BB

The locomotive MaK G 1201 BB is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive, which was built by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK ).

The axis sequence of the MaK G 1201 BB is B = B '. It can reach a maximum speed of up to 40 km / h She received a 665 kW engine from MTU. The MaK 1201 has a service weight of 88 t. The tank capacity is 2,500 l

From the MaK G 1201 BB 1978 only one copy was built. As from 1981, were the more powerful engines of the MTU Series 396 is available, you changed the type designation in G 1203 BB. Externally you can see these two guys in their ventilation grille on the front of the long hood.

The one built locomotive remained for two years as Mietlok at MaK. It was acquired in 1980 by Solvay GmbH and has stayed there ever since as Lok 8 in use.