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Diesel locomotive

SSLV D-500

Built by SSLV

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955
1 units
Axle arrangement
(1A)'(A1)'

Overview of the SSLV D-500

Explore the powerful D-500 diesel locomotive, a true icon of railway engineering.

Built in 1955 by SSLV, this machine features a robust (1A)'(A1)' axle configuration and a 1435 mm gauge, ensuring its versatility on various routes.

The D-500 had a distinguished career with the Southern San Luis Valley Railroad in the United States, operating under the designation SSLV D-500.

This model exemplifies the reliability and performance of diesel locomotives of its era.

Discover the technical details and legacy of this impressive diesel locomotive, a key piece in the history of rail transport.

Find more information about the D-500 on en.wikipedia.org.

SSLV D-500 technical specifications

Value
Built bySSLV · 19551 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(1A)'(A1)'

Operators of the SSLV D-500

Railway companies that have operated the D-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Southern San Luis Valley RailroadSSLV D-500United States

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