ALCo RSD-16

Built by ALCo

Top speed

122 km/h

76 mph

Weight

108 t

238,099 lb

Length

17.09 m

56 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,676 mm

Indian broad gauge

Years built

1957–1959

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the ALCo RSD-16

Discover the robust RSD-16 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse that has served Argentina's railways with distinction.

Built by ALCo between 1957 and 1959, this versatile locomotive boasts a formidable 1676 mm gauge and a Co'Co' axle arrangement, enabling it to handle demanding freight and passenger services.

With a top speed of 122 km/h and a substantial weight of 108 tons, the RSD-16 is a reliable choice for operators. Its impressive length of 17.09 meters underscores its capacity and presence on the tracks.

The RSD-16 has been a key player for various Argentine railway companies, including ALL Central / San Martín, Ferroexpreso Pampeano, Nuevo Central Argentino, and Transportes Metropolitanos San Martín, showcasing its enduring operational value.

ALCo RSD-16 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ALCo · 1957–1959
Top speed	122 km/h76 mph	76 mph
Track gauge	1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in	5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	17.09 m56 ft 1 in	56 ft 1 in
Weight	108 t238,099 lb	238,099 lb

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Operators of the ALCo RSD-16

Railway companies that have operated the RSD-16, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
ALL Central / San Martín	ALL Central RSD-16	Argentina
Ferroexpreso Pampeano	FEPSA RSD-16	Argentina
Nuevo Central Argentino	NCA RSD-16	Argentina
Transportes Metropolitanos San Martín	TMS RSD-16	Argentina