EMD G12 1000mm

Built by EMD

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Weight

74 t

163,142 lb

Length

14.38 m

47 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Overview of the EMD G12 1000mm

Discover the G12 1000mm diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable powerhouse built by EMD.

This versatile locomotive operates in Brazil for Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica, excelling in both power and flexibility.

Measuring 14.38 meters in length and weighing 74 tons, the G12 1000mm reaches an impressive top speed of 121 km/h, while delivering a substantial tractive effort of 187 kN.

Its design and specifications make it an excellent choice for both freight and passenger transport on 1000mm gauge railways.

Learn more about this iconic locomotive and its impact on the Brazilian railway network.

EMD G12 1000mm technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	G12
Built by	EMD
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Tractive effort	187 kN42,039 lbf	42,039 lbf
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Length	14.38 m47 ft 2 in	47 ft 2 in
Width	3.5 m11 ft 6 in	11 ft 6 in
Weight	74 t163,142 lb	163,142 lb