© trainspo.comALCo DL535S / RSD39
Built by Euskalduna, ALCo
Overview of the ALCo DL535S / RSD39
Discover the robust DL535S / RSD39 diesel locomotive, a significant piece of Argentinian railway history. Built by Euskalduna and ALCo between 1965 and 1967, this powerful engine boasts a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a top speed of 120 km/h.
Measuring 16.24 meters in length and weighing 84 tons, the DL535S / RSD39 is engineered for demanding rail operations. Its impressive 743 kW power output is utilized on a 1676 mm gauge, a testament to its substantial build.
This versatile locomotive has served key operators in Argentina, including Trenes Argentinos Operadora Ferroviaria and Trains of Buenos Aires. Its considerable dimensions, with a width of 2.86 meters and a height of 4.03 meters, command attention on the tracks.
The DL535S / RSD39 represents a key era in Argentinian rail transport, offering reliability and performance. Explore the enduring legacy of this notable diesel locomotive.
ALCo DL535S / RSD39 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 | 1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 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 / RSD39
Railway companies that have operated the DL535S / RSD39, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Trains of Buenos Aires | TBA DL535S | Argentina |
| Trenes Argentinos Operadora Ferroviaria | SOFSE DL535S | Argentina |
ALCo DL535S / RSD39 photos
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