Macosa GL12

Built by Macosa

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Weight

86 t

189,597 lb

Length

15.53 m

50 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1964

Overview of the Macosa GL12

Discover the powerful GL12 diesel locomotive, a robust engine built by Macosa in 1964.

This versatile locomotive, known as the RENFE 314 in Spain with Renfe Operadora, is designed for efficiency and performance on the 1668 mm gauge tracks.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial weight of 86 tons, the GL12 is a reliable workhorse for various rail operations.

Its impressive dimensions, including a length of 15.53 meters, width of 2.9 meters, and height of 4.15 meters, showcase its substantial build.

Explore the technical specifications and capabilities of this classic diesel locomotive, a testament to 1960s engineering, as seen in its 1668 mm gauge and robust construction.

Macosa GL12 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Macosa · 1964
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Track gauge	1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in	5 ft 5⅝ in
Length	15.53 m50 ft 11 in	50 ft 11 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	4.15 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	86 t189,597 lb	189,597 lb