© trainspo.comGMD G16
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the GMD G16
Explore the robust G16 locomotive, a versatile diesel model known for its impressive power and wide operational range.
This locomotive, often classified as Co'Co', boasts a top speed of 124 km/h and a substantial length of 18.49 meters, making it suitable for various railway applications.
Originally built by EMD and GMD, the G16 has served numerous railway companies across Europe, including Croatian Railways, Slovenian Railways, and Serbian Railways, highlighting its reliability and adaptability.
Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensures compatibility with extensive rail networks.
Discover the engineering prowess of the G16, a workhorse of the railways with a rich operational history in multiple countries.
GMD G16 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | EMD G16 | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD | |
| Top speed | 124 km/h77 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 18.49 m60 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.91 m12 ft 10 in |
Operators of the GMD G16
Railway companies that have operated the G16, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Railways of Republika Srpska | ŽRS 661 | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina | ŽFBH 661 | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Croatian Railways | HŽ 2061 | Croatia |
| Rail Cargo Carrier Croatia | RCCC 2061 | Croatia |
| Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation | KCRC G16 | Hong Kong SAR China |
| Kosovo Railways | TrainKos 661 | Kosovo |
| Montecargo | Montecargo 661 | Montenegro |
| Macedonian Railways | MŽ 661 | North Macedonia |
| Serbia Cargo | Srbija Kargo 661 | Serbia |
| Serbian Railways | ŽS 661 | Serbia |
| TPP Nikola Tesla | TENT 661 | Serbia |
| Slovenian Railways | SŽ 661 | Slovenia |
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