© trainspo.comGE FGC 10-27
Built by Brill, GE
Overview of the GE FGC 10-27
Discover the FGC 10-27, an historic EMU that once served the Catalonian Government Railways in Spain.
Built by Brill and GE between 1912 and 1922, this classic electric multiple unit operated on a 1435 mm gauge track.
With a top speed of 60 km/h and a car length of 17.3 meters, the FGC 10-27 was a reliable workhorse for its era.
Weighing 38 tons, it utilized a 1.5 kV DC electric system, reflecting the technology of its time.
Explore the legacy of this unique locomotive, a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.
GE FGC 10-27 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Brill, GE · 1912–1922 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 17.3 m56 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 38 t83,776 lb |
Operators of the GE FGC 10-27
Railway companies that have operated the FGC 10-27, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC 10-27 | Spain |
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