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Diesel locomotive

B&W FEVE 1500

Built by B&W, GE

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
956 kW
1,282 hp
Weight
58 t
127,868 lb
Length
11.33 m
37 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1964–1974
15 units

Overview of the B&W FEVE 1500

Discover the FEVE 1500, a robust diesel locomotive designed for narrow gauge lines (1000 mm).

This powerful machine, built between 1964 and 1974, was operated by Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha (FEVE) and later by Ferrovías S.A.C. in Argentina.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and an output of 956 kW, the FEVE 1500 was a reliable workhorse for various railway routes.

The locomotive is characterized by its Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and an impressive length of 11.33 meters.

Perfect for enthusiasts of historic rail vehicles and technical specifications.

View the impressive photos and learn more about the history of this iconic model.

B&W FEVE 1500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesRENFE 1500
Built byB&W, GE · 1964–197415 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output956 kW1,282 hp
Prime moverCaterpillar 3512 65Z
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length11.33 m37 ft 2 in
Width2.62 m8 ft 7 in
Height3.84 m12 ft 7 in
Weight58 t127,868 lb
Axle load14 t30,865 lb
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Operators of the B&W FEVE 1500

Railway companies that have operated the FEVE 1500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrovías S.A.C.Ferrovías 1500Argentina
Ferrocarriles de Vía EstrechaFEVE 1500Spain

B&W FEVE 1500 photos

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