Vossloh G 2000 BB
Swiss Federal Railways Am 840 and Hector Rail Baureihe 941
Germany 2000 101 produced
The G 2000 was the most powerful locomotive built by Vossloh at Kiel. It was designed in a modular way on a full-width frame with narrow hoods. The engine was either a 2,240 kW Caterpillar or a 2,700 kW MTU, both mated to a Voith hydraulic transmission. Depending on variant, top speed was either 120 or 140 km/h and weight was between 84 and 90 tonnes. Most locomotives had symmetrical cabs like the one shown in the photo, but there was also a variant where both cabs were narrower on the right side. A total of 101 locomotives were built between 2000 and 2010 and most were delivered to leasing companies.
Technical data
General
| Property | G 2000-1, G 2000-2, G 2000-3 | G 2000-4, G 2000-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built | 2000-2010 | |
| Manufacturers | Vossloh | |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B | |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) | |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | G 2000-1, G 2000-2, G 2000-3 | G 2000-4, G 2000-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 17.40 m | |
| Wheelbase | 11.90 m | |
| Service mass | 87.3 t | 90 t |
| Adhesion mass | 87.3 t | 90 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.40 m | |
| Axle load | 21.8 t | 22.5 t |
Power plant
| Property | G 2000-1, G 2000-2, G 2000-3 | G 2000-4, G 2000-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Caterpillar 3516B-HD | MTU 20V 4000 R42 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel | V20 diesel |
Power
| Property | G 2000-1, G 2000-2, G 2000-3 | G 2000-4, G 2000-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic | |
| Indicated power | 2,240 kW (3,046 PS) | 2,700 kW (3,671 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | |
| Starting effort | 283.0 kN | |
Calculated values
| Property | G 2000-1, G 2000-2, G 2000-3 | G 2000-4, G 2000-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.03 | 1 : 3.12 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 25.7 kW/t | 30.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 | |
