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Diesel locomotive

EMD G16

Built by EMD, Macosa

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Length
19.55 m
64 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1965–1973
103 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD G16

Discover the versatile G16 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse that has proven its worth in Spanish rail transport for decades.

This locomotive, also known as RENFE 319.0, was manufactured by EMD and Macosa between 1965 and 1973 in over 100 units and is characterized by its powerful Co'Co' axle arrangement.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a gauge of 1668 mm, the G16 is ideally suited for freight and passenger transport on the Spanish broad-gauge network.

Its impressive dimensions of 19.55 meters in length, 2.8 meters in width, and 4.23 meters in height make it an imposing presence on the tracks.

The G16 represents the reliability and endurance of a classic diesel locomotive.

EMD G16 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD G16
Built byEMD, Macosa · 1965–1973103 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.55 m64 ft 2 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.23 m13 ft 11 in

Operators of the EMD G16

Railway companies that have operated the G16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 319.0Spain

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