Alstom 1650

Built by Alsthom, MTM

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Power output

1,177 kW

1,578 hp

Weight

58 t

127,868 lb

Length

13.32 m

43 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1985

Overview of the Alstom 1650

Discover the robust 1650 diesel locomotive, a significant piece of Spanish railway history.

Built by Alsthom and MTM in 1985 for Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha (FEVE), this Bo'Bo' classified locomotive is a testament to reliable engineering.

Featuring a 1000 mm gauge, it boasts a powerful 1177 kW output, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.

Measuring 13.32 meters long, 2.6 meters wide, and 3.63 meters high, and weighing 58 tons, the FEVE 1650 is built for performance and endurance on narrow-gauge lines.

Alstom 1650 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, MTM · 1985
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Power output	1,177 kW1,578 hp	1,578 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	13.32 m43 ft 8 in	43 ft 8 in
Width	2.6 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Height	3.63 m11 ft 11 in	11 ft 11 in
Weight	58 t127,868 lb	127,868 lb