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Diesel locomotive

ALCo S13

Built by ALCo, MLW

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1959–1967
11 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the ALCo S13

Discover the powerful BCOL S13 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse that served with the British Columbia Railway in Canada.

Built by ALCo and MLW between 1959 and 1967, these robust machines are characterized by their Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, ensuring excellent traction and maneuverability.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the S13 models were integral to the operations of the British Columbia Railway, contributing to its efficient service.

Explore the legacy of this classic diesel locomotive, a testament to engineering and operational excellence in North American railroading.

ALCo S13 technical specifications

Value
Built byALCo, MLW · 1959–196711 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the ALCo S13

Railway companies that have operated the S13, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Columbia RailwayBCOL S13Canada

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