FGC 254 Series

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

254 Series
FGC 254-01 (August 2007)
Type and origin Power type Diesel Model JT 18-LC[1] Total produced 3[2]
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co'Co'[2] Gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 ^3⁄8 in)[2] Wheel diameter 914 mm (36.0 in)[2] Length 16.3460 m (53 ft 7.54 in)[2] Width 2.670 m (8 ft 9.1 in)[2] Height 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in)[2] Fuel capacity 3000l Engine type GM-E3C 8-645[2] Loco brake air, rheostatic.[2]
Performance figures Maximum speed 90 km/h (56 mph)[2] Power output 1214 kW[2]

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]

References

1. "References Vossloh Rail Vehicles". www.vossloh-espana. Vossloh Espana. Archived from the original on 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
2. Jorge Sanz Mongay. "FGC-254". www.jorkes.arrakis.es (in Spanish).

External links

• FGC serie 254, Images via www.flickr.com
• FGC - 254, Images and stock list, www.listadotren.es
• Caract. técnicas - Material motor - FGC 254, Technical details, www.listadotren.es