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Diesel locomotive

ALCo RENFE 318

Built by ALCo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
110 t
242,508 lb
Length
17.87 m
58 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1958
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the ALCo RENFE 318

Explore the powerful RENFE 318 diesel locomotive, an iconic piece of Spanish railway history.

Originally designed by ALCo and built in 1958, this ALCO DL500 series locomotive is renowned for its exceptional robustness and unwavering reliability. It achieves a top speed of 120 km/h, delivering outstanding performance across the networks of Renfe Operadora and Tecsa.

Measuring 17.87 meters in length and weighing an impressive 110 tons, the RENFE 318 commands attention with its solid construction and Co'Co' axle configuration. Its 1668 mm gauge and 4.02-meter height are perfectly suited for Spanish railway infrastructure.

Delve into the rich history and detailed technical specifications of this distinctive diesel locomotive that has served the railways of Spain, playing a vital role in the nation's transportation and connectivity.

ALCo RENFE 318 technical specifications

Value
SeriesALCO DL500
Built byALCo · 1958
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.87 m58 ft 8 in
Width2.84 m9 ft 4 in
Height4.02 m13 ft 2 in
Weight110 t242,508 lb

Operators of the ALCo RENFE 318

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 318, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 318Spain
TecsaTecsa 318Spain

ALCo RENFE 318 photos

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