Vossloh G1000 BB

Vossloh G1000 BB
EVB Vossloh G1000 BB in Bremerhaven (2010)
Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder Vossloh Build date 2002–2016[1] Total produced 100[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 80 m (262 ft 6 in)[2] Length 14.130 m (46 ft 4.30 in)[1] Width 3.080 m (10 ft 1.26 in)[1] Height 4.225 m (13 ft 10.34 in)[1] Loco weight 80 tonnes (79 long tons; 88 short tons)[3] (74.2 tonnes option)[2] Fuel capacity 3,000 L (660 imp gal; 790 US gal)[1] Prime mover MTU 8V 4000[3] Transmission Voith L4r4[1]
Performance figures Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)[1] Power output 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)[3] Tractive effort starting 259 kN (58,000 lbf) @ μ=0.33, 80 tonnes (79 long tons; 88 short tons)[3]

The Vossloh G1000 BB is a class of off-centre cab diesel-hydraulic B'B' 4 axle locomotives built by Vossloh in Kiel since 2002. When operating under Swiss ownership the locomotives have received the class Am 842, several units owned by the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois are classified as CFL class 1100.