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{{Short description|Diesel-hydraulic locomotive}}
{{Infobox Locomotive
| name             = Vossloh G 2000 BB
| powertype        = [[Diesel-hydraulic]]
| image            = Vossloh G 2000 BB im Essener Hauptbahnhof.jpg
| caption          = A later version of the Vossloh G 2000 with the symmetric full width cab 
| designer         = 
| builder          = [[Vossloh]]
| serialnumber     = 
| buildmodel       = 
| builddate        = G2000: 2000–2003<br>G2000-2: 2003<br> G2000-3: 2003<br>G2000-4: 2004<br>G2000-5: 2005<ref name="loks">{{cite web|url=http://www.loks-aus-kiel.de/index.php?nav=1400732|title=loks-aus-kiel.de - Vossloh - G2000 BB|website=www.loks-aus-kiel.de}}</ref>
| totalproduction  = G2000: 20<br>G2000-2: 30<br> G2000-3: 16<br>G2000-4: 1<br>G2000-5: 1<ref name="loks"/>
| whytetype        = 
| uicclass         = B′B′
| gauge            = {{track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| trucks           = 
| bogies           = 
| wheeldiameter    = {{convert|1000|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} / {{convert|920|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} new/worn
| wheelbase        = 
| length           = {{convert|17.4|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}<ref name="voss">{{citation| url = http://www.vossloh-locomotives.com/cms/media/downloads/pdfs/prospekte/G2000BB_us.pdf| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100509044143/http://www.vossloh-locomotives.com/cms/media/downloads/pdfs/prospekte/G2000BB_us.pdf| title= G 2000 BB Four Axle diesel-hydraulic locomotive for heavy line service | work = www.vossloh-locomotives.com| publisher = [[Vossloh AG]]| archive-date = 9 May 2010}}</ref>
| width            = {{convert|3.08|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}<ref name="voss"/>
| height           = G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: {{convert|4.22|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}<br>G2000-4, G2000-5: {{convert|4.25|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}<ref name="voss"/>
| axleload         = 
| locoweight       = G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: {{convert|87.3|t|abbr=on}}<ref name="loks"/><br>G2000-4, G2000-5: {{convert|90|t|abbr=on}}<ref name="loks"/>
| fueltype         = [[Diesel fuel]]
| fuelcap          = {{convert|5000|L|impgal usgal|abbr=on}}<ref name="voss"/>
| consumption      = 
| watercons        = 
| primemover       = G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]] 3516 B-HD<br>G2000-4, G2000-5: [[MTU Friedrichshafen|MTU]] 20V 4000 R42<ref name="voss"/>
| displacement     = 
| alternator       = 
| generator        = 
| transmission     = [[Diesel-hydraulic]]: Voith L620reU2 (with KB 385 retarder for MTU engined variants)<ref name="voss"/>
| maxspeed         = {{convert|120|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput      = G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: {{convert|2240|kW|abbr=on}}<ref name="voss"/><br>G 2000-4, G2000-5: {{convert|2700|kW|abbr=on}}<ref name="voss"/>
| tractiveeffort   = G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: {{convert|282|kN|abbr=on}} at μ=0.33 (mass={{convert|87.3|t|abbr=on}})<ref name="voss"/><br>G2000-4, G2000-5 :{{convert|292|kN|abbr=on}} at  μ=0.33 (mass={{convert|90|t|abbr=on}})<ref name="voss"/>
| locobrakes       = [[Railway air brake|Air]], [[Hydrodynamic brake]]
| trainbrakes      = [[Railway air brake|Air]]
| safety           = [[ETCS]]
| operator         = 
| operatorclass    = 
| numinclass       = 
| fleetnumbers     = 
| officialname     = 
| nicknames        = 
| locale           = Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Denmark, Poland
| deliverydate     = 
| firstrundate     = 
| currentowner     = 
| disposition      = 
}}

The '''G 2000 BB''' is a four axle heavy shunting and mainline locomotive, designed by German company [[Vossloh]]  and built at the former [[Maschinenbau Kiel|MaK]] plant in [[Kiel]]. At the time of its introduction in 2000 it was the most powerful hydraulic transmission locomotive in Vossloh's range.

==History and design==
[[File:Vossloh G2000-1BB.jpg|thumb|left|The asymmetric cab allows an external viewpoint at the front of the locomotive]]
The locomotive was unveiled at [[Innotrans]] in 2000. The initial model had an asymmetric cab (see image) with a walkway; the asymmetric cab design allows the walkway to extend all the way to each end of the locomotive; coupled with remote control operation this means that shunting can be done from an external viewpoint whilst still riding on the locomotive.

The design is modular with various components (engine, drive etc.) coming from different suppliers.<ref name="voss"/> External styling was by Tricon-Design.<ref>{{citation| url = http://www.designer-profile.de/index.php?nodeId=2262&lang=1| title = Designer Profile Online ; Profile Übersicht ; TRICON DESIGN AG| work = www.designer-profile.de| language = de| access-date = 1 March 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080918054122/http://www.designer-profile.de/index.php?nodeId=2262&lang=1| archive-date = 18 September 2008| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}}</ref>

A second variant was produced, this time with a symmetrical cab; two different versions of this model were produced - one for the Italian market ('''G 2000-2 BB''') with left hand drive (trains in Italy generally keep to the left) and another ('''G 2000-3 BB''') with right hand drive for Germany.<ref name="loks"/> The new cabs had seating for two operators, in other respects apart from the cab these two models are identical to the initial asymmetric offering.

Starting in 2004, two further sub designs were made: '''G 2000-4 BB''' with a [[MTU Friedrichshafen|MTU]] engine which increase the power to 2700&nbsp;kW. This variant also included a hydrodynamic retarder (a type of braking system) as part of the [[Voith]] supplied transmission package. 

The last variant is '''G 2000-5 BB''' which has the same upgrades as the fourth offering, it is designed for the Scandinavian market and as such has anti wheel slip technology, and can be equipped for service down to {{convert|-40|C}}.<ref name="voss"/>

==Operators and use==

The locomotives are certified for use on the railways of Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Denmark and Poland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vossloh-locomotives.com/cms/en/products_and_services/diesel-hydraulic_locomotives/g2000bb/g2000bb.html|title=Vossloh Locomotives|website=www.vossloh-locomotives.com}}</ref>

The locomotives are operated by many companies, many of them on lease. [[Angel Trains]] and [[Mitsui Rail Capital Europe|MRCE]] both act as leasing companies, with Angel Trains providing the vast majority of the leased locomotives. Other owners include ''Azienda Consorziale Trasporti'' (ACT) and [[Swiss Federal Railways|SBB]] Cargo (as class '''''SBB Am 840''''')

The machines find use in northern Italy and in the German Ruhr region as well as being used for cross border traffic in the Benelux region. [[Railion]], [[Euro Cargo Rail]], [[Rail4chem]] and others all use this locomotive. The locomotives are used for freight. In Italy, these are notably owned by TPER, which uses them in some of its cargo services under the operations of Dinazzano Po.

The Swedish rail company [[Hector Rail]] operates a G 2000-4 and a 2000-5 machine.

== See also ==
*[[List of Deutsche Bahn AG locomotives and railbuses]]

==References==
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==Sources==
*{{citation| url = http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=997802| title =Die Lokomotive G 2000 BB: Eine innovative dieselhydraulische Streckenlokomotive | author = Detlef Eggers| year =2001| number = 5| pages = 173–182| journal = Glasers Annalen|issn= 0941-0589|language  = de}}
*{{citation| url = http://www.css-rzd.ru/zdm/08-2002/02040-1.htm| title = Магистральный тепловоз серии G 2000 BB с гидравлической передачей| journal = Железные дороги мира| year = 2002| number = 8| language = ru| access-date = 2012-03-29| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070529100533/http://www.css-rzd.ru/zdm/08-2002/02040-1.htm| archive-date = 2007-05-29| url-status = dead}}

==External links==
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*{{citation|url = http://trainspo.com/class/1007/|title = SBB Cargo Am 840|publisher = Trainspo|work = trainspo.com}}, also see other owners linked within
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