© trainspo.comGMD GR12UM
Built by GMD
Overview of the GMD GR12UM
Discover the GR12UM, a robust diesel locomotive with a significant history in rail transport.
Built by GMD between 1956 and 1960, this impressive locomotive features a Co'Co' wheel arrangement, indicating its powerful traction capabilities.
With a length of 16.83 meters, a width of 3.14 meters, and a height of 4.67 meters, the GR12UM is designed for demanding operational environments.
This particular GR12UM model has served with the Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia in Chile, classified under the FCAB NF210 class, showcasing its vital role in connecting communities and facilitating trade.
GMD GR12UM technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | GMD · 1956–196038 units | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 16.83 m55 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 3.14 m10 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.67 m15 ft 4 in |
Operators of the GMD GR12UM
Railway companies that have operated the GR12UM, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia | FCAB NF210 | Chile |
GMD GR12UM photos
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