EMD AA16

Built by AFB, EMD, NOHAB

Top speed

133 km/h

83 mph

Power output

1,450 kW

1,944 hp

Weight

102 t

224,871 lb

Length

18.9 m

62 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1965

Overview of the EMD AA16

Discover the powerful AA16 diesel locomotive, a versatile machine with a rich operational history across Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.

Originally known for its EMD F7 series build and manufactured between 1954 and 1965, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 133 km/h.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it has been a workhorse for various rail operators including Altmark Rail, Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH, and Danish State Railways.

Its robust design includes a length of 18.9 meters and a weight of 102 tons, making it a reliable choice for freight and passenger services.

The AA16, classified with (A1A)(A1A) UIC axles and a power output of 1450 kW, continues to be a significant presence in rail operations.

EMD AA16 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD F7
Built by	AFB, EMD, NOHAB · 1954–1965
Top speed	133 km/h83 mph	83 mph
Power output	1,450 kW1,944 hp	1,944 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	(A1A)(A1A)
Length	18.9 m62 ft 0 in	62 ft 0 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.29 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	102 t224,871 lb	224,871 lb
Axle load	18 t39,683 lb	39,683 lb

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Operators of the EMD AA16

Railway companies that have operated the AA16, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Contec Rail	ContecRail MY	Denmark
Danish State Railways	DSB MY	Denmark
Lokaltog	Lokaltog MY	Denmark
Vestbanen	VNJ MY	Denmark
Altmark Rail	Altmark V170	Germany
Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH	BOBy V170	Germany
Cargo Logistik Rail Service	CLR V170	Germany
Eichholz Eivel	Eichholz V170	Germany
Erfurter Bahnservice GmbH	EBS V170	Germany
STRABAG SE	STRABAG V170	Germany
Kárpát Vasút	KARPAT 459	Hungary
Komplex Rail	KR 618	Hungary
Strukton Rail AB	STR TMY	Sweden
Svensk Tågkraft AB	STAB TMY	Sweden
Tågakeriet i Bergslagen	TÅGAB TMY	Sweden
Vägverket	VV TMY	Sweden