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Diesel locomotive

Macosa G16

Built by EMD, Macosa

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Length
19.55 m
64 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1965–1973
103 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Macosa G16

Discover the powerful EMD G16 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse that has served the rail industry with distinction.

Originally built by EMD and Macosa between 1965 and 1973, these locomotives are known for their impressive performance and enduring design.

Operating on a broad 1668 mm gauge, the G16 boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it suitable for a variety of heavy-duty tasks.

This iconic diesel locomotive, classified as Co'Co', features a substantial length of 19.55 meters and a width of 2.8 meters, with a height of 4.23 meters, ensuring stability and capacity for demanding operations.

A notable example of its service can be seen with Renfe Operadora in Spain, where it operated as the RENFE 319.0 class.

Macosa G16 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEMD G16
Built byEMD, Macosa · 1965–1973103 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.55 m64 ft 2 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.23 m13 ft 11 in

Operators of the Macosa G16

Railway companies that have operated the G16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 319.0Spain

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