© trainspo.comEMD G12M
Built by EMD
Overview of the EMD G12M
Discover the versatile G12M diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse designed for efficient railway operations.
This locomotive, a variant of the well-regarded G12 series, boasts a powerful EMD build and operates on a 1000 mm gauge track.
Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and substantial weight of 109 tons equip it for demanding tasks, delivering a tractive effort of 187 kN.
The G12M has seen service in Brazil with Transferro, functioning as a dedicated Transferro G12M.
Explore the specifications and history of this reliable diesel locomotive, a testament to effective engineering for rail transport.
EMD G12M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | G12 | |
| Built by | EMD | |
| Tractive effort | 187 kN42,039 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 109 t240,304 lb |
Operators of the EMD G12M
Railway companies that have operated the G12M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transferro | Transferro G12M | Brazil |
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