NOHAB G12W-T43

Built by NOHAB

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

1,065 kW

1,428 hp

Weight

72 t

158,733 lb

Length

14.24 m

46 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1961–1963

50 units

Overview of the NOHAB G12W-T43

Discover the G12W-T43, a powerful and versatile diesel locomotive renowned for its robustness and adaptability.

This locomotive boasts an impressive 1065 kW power output and a substantial 310 kN tractive effort, making it ideal for diverse railway applications, ensuring efficiency in both freight and passenger operations.

Built between 1961 and 1963, the G12W-T43 features a classic and functional design, measuring 14.24 meters in length and weighing 72 tons.

Its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' axle classification ensure compatibility with an extensive rail network, notably in Sweden, where it served companies like SJ T43 and Inlandsbanan.

Experience the reliability and performance of the G12W-T43, a locomotive that marked an era and remains a testament to railway engineering.

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NOHAB G12W-T43 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	G12
Built by	NOHAB · 1961–196350 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	1,065 kW1,428 hp	1,428 hp
Tractive effort	310 kN69,691 lbf	69,691 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.24 m46 ft 9 in	46 ft 9 in
Weight	72 t158,733 lb	158,733 lb