The G 1700-2 BB was created from the MaK G 1206, which was later called the Vossloh G 1700 BB. The standard version has 1,700 kW, which can also be read from the model designation. Depending on the desired axle load and tractive force, a weight of between 80 and 90 tonnes is possible. This also influences the fuel capacity. Most of the locomotives went in small numbers of a maximum of five to individual customers in Central Europe and Spain.

Am 843 062 in March 2014 in Zimeysa, Geneva

Markus Eigenheer

The largest customer are the Swiss Federal Railways, which use a total of 73 units as Am 843. They are intended for shunting service and connecting tracks that are not fully electrified. They have an engine with only 1,500 kW and a particle filter. As an adaptation to Switzerland, these have the driver's cab on the left. Five locomotives for use in south-west Germany have an additional driver's cab on the right.