Macosa G18U

Built by Macosa

Top speed

75 km/h

47 mph

Weight

61 t

134,482 lb

Length

12.69 m

41 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Macosa G18U

Discover the G18U, a versatile diesel locomotive renowned for its robust construction and reliable performance.

Built by Macosa, this impressive locomotive boasts a powerful EMD 8-645E prime mover, enabling it to reach a top speed of 75 km/h.

Its 1000 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement make it suitable for a variety of rail networks, as demonstrated by its service in both Argentina with Mercovial and Spain with Ponferrada Villablino.

With a substantial weight of 61 tonnes and a length of 12.69 meters, the G18U is a dependable workhorse for freight and passenger operations.

Macosa G18U technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	G18U
Built by	Macosa
Top speed	75 km/h47 mph	47 mph
Prime mover	EMD 8-645E
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	12.69 m41 ft 8 in	41 ft 8 in
Width	2.63 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	3.73 m12 ft 3 in	12 ft 3 in
Weight	61 t134,482 lb	134,482 lb