© trainspo.comALCo DL500C
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Overview of the ALCo DL500C
Explore the powerful DL500C diesel locomotive, a notable unit that served with Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE A.301) in Greece.
Built by ALCo in 1962, this locomotive belongs to the ALCo FA family and the ALCO DL500 series. It boasts an impressive power output of 1470 kW and features a Co'Co' axle arrangement, characteristics that underscored its robust and dependable performance.
With a 1435 mm gauge, it was compatible with standard European rail networks. The DL500C stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and enduring strength of classic diesel locomotives, representing a significant piece of railway history.
ALCo DL500C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ALCO DL500 | |
| Family | ALCo FA | |
| Built by | ALCo · 196210 units | |
| Power output | 1,470 kW1,971 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the ALCo DL500C
Railway companies that have operated the DL500C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Railways Organisation | OSE A.301 | Greece |
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