Prototype History: The Vossloh G1700 BB is a four axle B′B′ medium power diesel-hydraulic locomotive manufactured by Vossloh Locomotives GmbH. in Kiel.
The locomotive type is operated by private rail operators in Germany and Austria. In addition, a large order from the Swiss Federal Railway resulted in a variation of the locomotive, designated Am843, now also operated by other rail companies in Switzerland; this variant represents the majority of the locomotives of this type produced. Locomotives equipped with a Caterpillar engine are sometimes referred to by the sub classification G1700-2.
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The locomotive type is operated by private rail operators in Germany and Austria. In addition, a large order from the Swiss Federal Railway resulted in a variation of the locomotive, designated Am843, now also operated by other rail companies in Switzerland; this variant represents the majority of the locomotives of this type produced. Locomotives equipped with a Caterpillar engine are sometimes referred to by the sub classification G1700-2.
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Road Name History: MWB Mittelweserbahn GmbH engages in railway freight forwarding services and operates a depot for locomotives. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Diepholz, Germany. As of September 20, 2010, MWB Mittelweserbahn GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Eisenbahnen Und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser Gmbh.
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