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: Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK) is a subsidiary of the Stadtwerke Köln (SWK), located in Cologne, Germany, with its main business areas in railway freight transport, port handling, vehicle workshop, network provision and real estate leasing.
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