© trainspo.comALCo RS-3 1600mm
Built by ALCo, MLW
Overview of the ALCo RS-3 1600mm
Explore the versatile and reliable RS-3 diesel locomotive.
Built by ALCo and MLW in 1952, this locomotive boasts a powerful 1200 kW output, making it ideal for both passenger and freight services.
Featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the RS-3 is well-suited for standard railway networks.
Its notable history includes service with the São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company in Brazil as part of the CPTM RS-3 class, highlighting its significance in rail transport.
The RS-3 stands as a robust choice for efficient operations and lasting performance, a true workhorse of the railway.
ALCo RS-3 1600mm technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RS-3 | |
| Built by | ALCo, MLW · 195248 units | |
| Power output | 1,200 kW1,609 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the ALCo RS-3 1600mm
Railway companies that have operated the RS-3 1600mm, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company | CPTM RS-3 | Brazil |
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