© trainspo.comABL V
Built by ABL
Overview of the ABL V
Discover the ABL V, a robust diesel locomotive built in 1955 by ABL.
This distinctive 0-4-0 Whyte notation locomotive, also known by its UIC axles classification of B', features a compact design with a length of 4.8 meters and a width of 2.8 meters.
With a substantial weight of 13.5 tonnes and a powerful 603 kW output, the ABL V is a classic example of industrial motive power.
It operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge and can reach a top speed of 17 km/h, making it suitable for specialized shunting and industrial applications.
This particular ABL V is privately owned in Italy, recognized under the class @private-it ABL V.
ABL V technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABL · 1955 | |
| Top speed | 17 km/h11 mph | |
| Power output | 603 kW809 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 | |
| Length | 4.8 m15 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 13.5 t29,762 lb |
Operators of the ABL V
Railway companies that have operated the ABL V, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners group | @private-it ABL V | Italy |
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