Germany: G 6

UIC / EVN numbering: 98 80 0650

Railway companies: VL - Vossloh

2008

These three-axle diesel-hydraulic locomotives for heavy shunting services are built by Vossloh from 2008 onwards.

Technical details:
- wheel set arrangement: C
- maximum speed: 80 km/h (100 km/h if hauled)
- diesel engine power: max. 690 kW
- diesel engine: Cummins, MTU
- starting tractive effort: max. 250 kN
- mass: 60 t - 67,5 t
- hydraulic gear: Voith L 3r4 z(s)eU2
- fuel tank: 1800 l
- track gauge: 1435 mm
- wheel diameter: 1000 mm (new) / 920 mm (worn)
- length over buffers: 10350 mm (10790 mm with crash absorbing elements)
- maximum height: 4255 mm
- maximum width: 3080 mm
- radius of curved track on which the vehicle can operate: 50 m

Standard equipment:
- vigilance device;
- multi-traction control;
- separate computer for anti-slip and anti-skid functions;
- constant-speed and cruise control;
- driver information system Vossloh Eco Drive (VED);
- Vossloh Bypass Control (VBC);
- GPS/GSM modem for remote data transmission;
- electronic display;
- dimmable instrument panel;
- control lights for battery charger mounted on locomotive frame;
- dynamic braking (wear free);
- pressurised refuelling;
- fuel display in cab and outside on the fuel tanks;
- pressurised coolant water refilling;
- coolant water display on the locomotive frame;
- electric heating;
- fuel-powered preheater and main heating;
- wear-free and maintenance-free wheel set guidance;
- laterally offset exhaust pipe;
- 230 V AC socket in cab;
- separately removable superstructure components;
- oil-free compressor with air dryer;
- extra socket on the air-pressure module;
- mainline-controlled spring-brake on dead locomotive;
- centrally controllable towing;
- 400 V sockets on both sides;
- LED signalling lights;
- LED lights for cab steps;
- fire warning and extinguishing equipment;
- wheel flange lubrication with biodegradable lubricants and test switch on the frame.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vossloh_G6, https://www.vossloh-locomotives.com

Latest update on the 2nd of January 2020 at 20:24

Contributor(s): Tudor C.

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