© trainspo.comAFB AA16
Built by AFB, EMD, NOHAB
Overview of the AFB AA16
Explore the robust AA16 diesel locomotive, a powerful engine boasting 1450 kW of output and a classic, enduring design.
This impressive locomotive reaches speeds of up to 133 km/h and was built between 1954 and 1965. It features a standard 1435 mm gauge and weighs in at a substantial 102 tons.
With its (A1A)(A1A) axle configuration and generous dimensions, the AA16 is well-suited for a variety of railway applications, as evidenced by its service with numerous operators across Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
The AA16 stands as a testament to solid and reliable railway engineering, making it an ideal subject for enthusiasts and industry professionals seeking detailed technical insights and compelling imagery of this iconic locomotive model.
AFB AA16 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | EMD F7 | |
| Built by | AFB, EMD, NOHAB · 1954–1965 | |
| Top speed | 133 km/h83 mph | |
| Power output | 1,450 kW1,944 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (A1A)(A1A) | |
| Length | 18.9 m62 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.29 m14 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 102 t224,871 lb | |
| Axle load | 18 t39,683 lb |
Operators of the AFB AA16
Railway companies that have operated the AA16, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Contec Rail | ContecRail MY | Denmark |
| Danish State Railways | DSB MY | Denmark |
| Lokaltog | Lokaltog MY | Denmark |
| Vestbanen | VNJ MY | Denmark |
| Altmark Rail | Altmark V170 | Germany |
| Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH | BOBy V170 | Germany |
| Cargo Logistik Rail Service | CLR V170 | Germany |
| Eichholz Eivel | Eichholz V170 | Germany |
| Erfurter Bahnservice GmbH | EBS V170 | Germany |
| STRABAG SE | STRABAG V170 | Germany |
| Kárpát Vasút | KARPAT 459 | Hungary |
| Komplex Rail | KR 618 | Hungary |
| Strukton Rail AB | STR TMY | Sweden |
| Svensk Tågkraft AB | STAB TMY | Sweden |
| Tågakeriet i Bergslagen | TÅGAB TMY | Sweden |
| Vägverket | VV TMY | Sweden |
AFB AA16 photos
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