ALCO's "World Locomotive", the DL500 (introduced in 1953), originated as a newly designed demonstrator based on the FA-2. The first 25 DL500s used the model 244 engine rated at 1,600 horsepower (1,200 kW).

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4 天之前 · Amtrak P30CH American Locomotive Company DL500 'World Series' Known as the 'World Series', the ALCo DL500 with it's gauge adaptable bogies, and in it's various incarnations has served several railways worldwide in Spain, Greece, Peru, …

The American Locomotive Company (ALCO), based in Schenectady, New York, United States produced a wide range of diesel-electric locomotives from its opening in 1901 until it ceased manufacture in 1969. This is a list of ALCO locomotive classes. For individually notable locomotives, please see List of locomotives.

NOTE: Where lower horsepower and single-end are desired, this locomotive can be built to ALCO specification DL-500-C (1980/1830 CV) from 15,5 metric tons (34,200 lbs.) per axle.

2022年8月1日 · Alco - The formal introduction of Alco's new DL500 "World Locomotive" occurred in mid-june 1953. Built by subsidiary Montreal Locomotive Works, the DL500 was un-mistakenly an Alco design given its low silhouette FA appearance (sans the headlight grille), tri-mount type trucks, and tell-tale ca-thunk, ca-thunk engine sound.

BAP's DL500C MLW delivered 25 broad gauge 5'6" World Locomotives to Argentina/General Mitre line, the only DL500 models built by MLW beside demonstrator 1953E (later to the RENFE). They initially carried nos. 5551 - 5575. A number of units received replacement sheetwork on the sides, see below. Four units number are still active with BAP.

Built by Goodwin under license from ALCO, the Australian DL500 played an important role displacing large steam traction in the late 50's and 60's; and lashed into multiples of 2 or 3 units, were a common sight on the NSW and SA systems.

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