© trainspo.comOverview of the FCAB GR12
Discover the robust GR12 diesel locomotive, a remarkable example built by Clyde Engineering and EMD.
This locomotive, model GR12, boasts an impressive career with the Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB), where it operates as FCAB GR12.
Refurbished in 2007 by FCAB, this GR12 diesel locomotive continues to be a reliable workhorse, combining quality engineering with enduring service.
FCAB GR12 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Clyde Engineering, EMD | |
| Refurbished | FCAB 2007 |
Operators of the FCAB GR12
Railway companies that have operated the GR12, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia | FCAB GR12 | Chile |
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