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Diesel locomotive

MLW RS-3 1600mm

Built by ALCo, MLW

Power output
1,200 kW
1,609 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952
48 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MLW RS-3 1600mm

Discover the iconic RS-3 diesel locomotive, a significant piece of Brazilian railway history.

Operated by the São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company (CPTM) in São Paulo, this powerful machine was built by ALCo and MLW in 1952.

Boasting a robust 1200 kW engine and a 1435 mm gauge, the RS-3 played a vital role in metropolitan transportation.

Its Bo'Bo' UIC axle classification ensures excellent performance on various track types.

The RS-3 embodies the strength and dependability that characterized a bygone era of railways.

Explore more about this classic diesel model that continues to inspire nostalgia and captivate rail enthusiasts.

MLW RS-3 1600mm technical specifications

Value
SeriesRS-3
Built byALCo, MLW · 195248 units
Power output1,200 kW1,609 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the MLW RS-3 1600mm

Railway companies that have operated the RS-3 1600mm, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
São Paulo Metropolitan Train CompanyCPTM RS-3Brazil

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