© trainspo.comStadler FGC 257
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Overview of the Stadler FGC 257
Discover the FGC 257, a versatile hybrid locomotive designed for the Catalonian Government Railways.
This modern unit, built by Stadler in 2022, boasts a powerful Caterpillar C32 prime mover delivering 2000 kW.
Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, the FGC 257 features a robust Co'Co' axle configuration, enabling it to reach a top speed of 80 km/h.
With a length of 20.01 meters, it's a significant piece of rolling stock for Spanish rail operations.
Explore the impressive specifications of this advanced locomotive, including its width of 2.9 meters and height of 3.9 meters.
The FGC 257 weighs in at 90 tons, a testament to its durable construction and operational capacity.
Stadler FGC 257 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler · 20225 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 2,000 kW2,682 hp | |
| Prime mover | Caterpillar C32 | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 20.01 m65 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.9 m12 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 90 t198,416 lb |
Operators of the Stadler FGC 257
Railway companies that have operated the FGC 257, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC 257 | Spain |
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