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Diesel locomotive

Frichs GDS L1

Built by Frichs

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Weight
61 t
134,482 lb
Length
13.23 m
43 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the Frichs GDS L1

Discover the GDS L1 diesel locomotive, a versatile engine with a rich operational history in Denmark.

This robust locomotive has served on notable lines like the Gribskov Railway and Lemvigbanen, showcasing its reliability and adaptability.

Built by Frichs, the GDS L1 boasts a top speed of 75 km/h and operates on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm).

Its impressive specifications include a length of 13.23 meters and a weight of 61 tons, making it a substantial piece of railway engineering.

With a unique (A1A)(A1A) UIC axle configuration, this diesel locomotive is a fascinating subject for rail enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Frichs GDS L1 technical specifications

Value
Built byFrichs
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(A1A)(A1A)
Length13.23 m43 ft 5 in
Weight61 t134,482 lb

Operators of the Frichs GDS L1

Railway companies that have operated the GDS L1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Gribskov RailwayGDS LDenmark
LemvigbanenVLTJ MLDenmark

Frichs GDS L1 photos

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