ALCo DL500S

Built by ALCo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,626 kW

2,181 hp

Weight

111 t

244,713 lb

Length

18.56 m

60 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1965–1970

Overview of the ALCo DL500S

Discover the DL500S, a robust diesel locomotive built by ALCo between 1965 and 1970.

This powerful machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and an output of 1626 kW, making it capable of handling a variety of rail operations.

Designed for broad gauge tracks (1668 mm and 1676 mm), the DL500S has served with distinction in countries like Spain and Argentina, operating for prominent companies such as Renfe, ADIF, and ALL Central.

Its Co'Co' wheel arrangement ensures excellent traction and stability, complemented by its substantial dimensions and weight, confirming its status as a dependable workhorse in the rail industry.

Explore the enduring legacy and capabilities of this significant diesel locomotive.

ALCo DL500S technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ALCo · 1965–1970
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,626 kW2,181 hp	2,181 hp
Track gauge	1668 mm, 1676 mm
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	18.56 m60 ft 11 in	60 ft 11 in
Width	2.99 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.22 m13 ft 10 in	13 ft 10 in
Weight	111 t244,713 lb	244,713 lb

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Operators of the ALCo DL500S

Railway companies that have operated the DL500S, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
ALL Central / San Martín	ALL Central DL500S	Argentina
Acciona Rail Services S.A.	ARS 321	Spain
Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias	ADIF 321	Spain
Alsa Rail	Alsa 321	Spain
Contratas Y Servicios Ferroviarios	Cosfesa 321	Spain
Grupo COMSA / COMSA EMTE	COMSA 321	Spain
Guinovart & Osha	G&O 321	Spain
Renfe Operadora	RENFE 321	Spain
Tecsa	Tecsa 321	Spain
Tracción Rail	Tracción Rail 321	Spain
Vias	Vias 321	Spain