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Diesel locomotive

EMD G12 1600mm

Built by EMD

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Weight
80 t
176,370 lb
Length
14.38 m
47 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,600 mm
Irish gauge

Overview of the EMD G12 1600mm

Discover the powerful and reliable G12 1600mm diesel locomotive, a workhorse designed for heavy-duty rail operations.

Built by EMD, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 121 km/h, making it suitable for various freight and industrial applications.

With a broad gauge of 1600 mm, a length of 14.38 meters, and a width of 3.5 meters, the G12 exemplifies efficient and robust railway engineering.

Weighing 80 tons and offering a substantial tractive effort of 187 kN, it possesses the strength needed to haul significant loads across diverse terrains.

This versatile locomotive has served with distinction in Brazil for operators like América Latina Logística Norte (ALL Norte G12) and Ferrovia Bandeirantes S.A. (Ferroban G12).

The G12 1600mm continues to prove its enduring performance and adaptability in the demanding world of rail transport.

EMD G12 1600mm technical specifications

Value
SeriesG12
Built byEMD
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Tractive effort187 kN42,039 lbf
Track gauge1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in
Length14.38 m47 ft 2 in
Width3.5 m11 ft 6 in
Weight80 t176,370 lb

Operators of the EMD G12 1600mm

Railway companies that have operated the G12 1600mm, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
América Latina Logística NorteALL Norte G12Brazil
Ferrovia Bandeirantes S.A.,Ferroban G12Brazil

EMD G12 1600mm photos

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