© trainspo.comGE FEVE 1500
Built by B&W, GE
Overview of the GE FEVE 1500
Discover the FEVE 1500 diesel locomotive, an iconic model built between 1964 and 1974.
Boasting a top speed of 80 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, this locomotive impresses with its 956 kW power output, driven by a Caterpillar 3512 engine.
Its robust design and Bo'Bo' configuration make it a reliable choice for railway networks. It has served in Argentina with Ferrovías S.A.C. and in Spain with Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha.
Explore the detailed specifications of this unique locomotive, including its 11.33 m length and 58-tonne weight.
The FEVE 1500 represents a piece of railway history, combining performance and durability.
GE FEVE 1500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RENFE 1500 | |
| Built by | B&W, GE · 1964–197415 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 956 kW1,282 hp | |
| Prime mover | Caterpillar 3512 65Z | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 11.33 m37 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.62 m8 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.84 m12 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 58 t127,868 lb | |
| Axle load | 14 t30,865 lb |
Operators of the GE FEVE 1500
Railway companies that have operated the FEVE 1500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovías S.A.C. | Ferrovías 1500 | Argentina |
| Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha | FEVE 1500 | Spain |
GE FEVE 1500 photos
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