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Diesel locomotive

ALCo Somafel 1500

Built by ALCo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,271 kW
1,704 hp
Weight
111 t
244,713 lb
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1948
12 units
Axle arrangement
(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the ALCo Somafel 1500

Discover the Somafel 1500, a powerful diesel locomotive built by ALCo in 1948.

This impressive machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a robust power output of 1271 kW, making it a reliable workhorse for demanding railway operations.

Featuring a distinctive (A1A)(A1A) axle configuration and weighing in at 111 tons, the Somafel 1500 offers excellent stability and performance on its 1668 mm gauge tracks.

This locomotive stands as a testament to the engineering excellence of its era.

ALCo Somafel 1500 technical specifications

Value
Built byALCo · 194812 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,271 kW1,704 hp
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement(A1A)(A1A)
Weight111 t244,713 lb

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