description Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 C'C' Overview
The Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 C'C' was a diesel-hydraulic locomotive design built in Germany by Krauss-Maffei for North American railroad use. Its C'C' arrangement places three powered axles in each of two articulated sections, giving the locomotive six driven axles. Southern Pacific and Denver & Rio Grande Western trialed examples in revenue service during the early 1960s. The design is notable for applying German diesel-hydraulic practice to American freight and passenger railroad requirements.
help Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 C'C' FAQ
What does C'C' mean on the Krauss-Maffei ML 4000?
The C'C' arrangement places three powered axles in each of two articulated sections. That gives the locomotive six driven axles in total.
Was the Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 built in Germany or North America?
It was a German diesel-hydraulic design built by Krauss-Maffei for North American railroad use. The design originated in Germany even though its intended market was across the Atlantic.
What kind of power system did the ML 4000 use?
The ML 4000 used diesel-hydraulic power. Its name identifies a locomotive design that transmitted diesel power hydraulically rather than describing an electric locomotive.
Which North American railroad is associated with the ML 4000 C'C'?
Southern Pacific is one of the North American railroads associated with the type. The locomotive was built specifically for North American railroad operations.
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