FGC 254 Series

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254 Series
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FGC 254-01 (August 2007)
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderMeinfesa
ModelJT 18-LC [1]
Total produced3 [2]
Specifications
Configuration:
   UIC Co'Co' [2]
Gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) [2]
Wheel diameter914 mm (36.0 in) [2]
Length16.3460 m (53 ft 7.54 in) [2]
Width2.670 m (8 ft 9.1 in) [2]
Height3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) [2]
Axle load 13.5 t
Loco weight81 t
Fuel capacity3000l
Engine type GM 8-645E3C [2]
Transmissionelectric
Loco brake air, rheostatic. [2]
Train brakes air
Performance figures
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph) [2]
Power output1214 kW [2]

The 254 Series is a meter gauge freight diesel locomotive built for Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC).

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Three locomotives were built in 1990 by Meinfesa, at the same time as the RENFE Class 319.2 [1] with which it shares a similar external appearance, as well as both having GM-EMD engines and transmissions.

The locomotive is used for potash and salt trains, and occasional special historical passenger trains, on the Llobregat–Anoia Line. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "References Vossloh Rail Vehicles". www.vossloh-espana. Vossloh Espana. Archived from the original on 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Jorge Sanz Mongay. "FGC-254". www.jorkes.arrakis.es (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2010-08-24.