© trainspo.comALCo DL535S
Built by Euskalduna, ALCo
Overview of the ALCo DL535S
Discover the robust DL535S locomotive, a powerful diesel unit designed for diverse railway operations.
Built by Euskalduna and ALCo between 1965 and 1967, this locomotive boasts a formidable presence on the tracks, characterized by its Co'Co' wheel arrangement.
With a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial weight of 84 tons, the DL535S is engineered for efficiency and reliability in heavy-duty service. Its generous dimensions, including a length of 16.24 meters and a width of 2.86 meters, ensure stability and capacity.
This versatile locomotive has served various operators, including Renfe Operadora in Spain, Trains of Portugal, and companies like Athos Rail and Ferrovial Agroman.
The DL535S, with its impressive power output of 743 kW and a gauge of 1668 mm, represents a significant piece of railway engineering history.
ALCo DL535S technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DL535S | |
| Built by | Euskalduna, ALCo · 1965–1967 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 743 kW996 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 16.24 m53 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.86 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 4.03 m13 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 84 t185,188 lb |
Operators of the ALCo DL535S
Railway companies that have operated the DL535S, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Trains of Portugal | CP 1320 | Portugal |
| Athos Rail | Athos Rail 313 | Spain |
| Ferrovial Agroman | Ferrovial 313 | Spain |
| Guinovart & Osha | G&O 313 | Spain |
| Renfe Operadora | RENFE 313 | Spain |
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