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Diesel locomotive

ABL VI

Built by ABL

Top speed
16 km/h
10 mph
Power output
956 kW
1,282 hp
Weight
22 t
48,502 lb
Length
7.1 m
23 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1975

Overview of the ABL VI

Discover the ABL VI, a robust diesel locomotive built by ABL in 1975.

This powerful machine, designed for specific operational needs, boasts a 0-4-0 Whyte notation and a B' UIC axle arrangement.

Its compact dimensions, measuring 7.1 meters in length, 2.75 meters in width, and 2.97 meters in height, make it suitable for various environments.

With a substantial weight of 22 tonnes and an impressive power output of 956 kW, the ABL VI is engineered for efficiency and performance.

It operates on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks and reaches a top speed of 16 km/h.

This versatile locomotive is currently part of a private owners group in Italy, identified as @private-it ABL VI.

Explore the capabilities of this remarkable diesel locomotive.

ABL VI technical specifications

Value
Built byABL · 1975
Top speed16 km/h10 mph
Power output956 kW1,282 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'
Whyte notation0-4-0
Length7.1 m23 ft 4 in
Width2.75 m9 ft 0 in
Height2.97 m9 ft 9 in
Weight22 t48,502 lb

Operators of the ABL VI

Railway companies that have operated the ABL VI, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-it ABL VIItaly

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