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FGC 254 Series

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254 Series
FGC 254-01 (August 2007)
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderMeinfesa
ModelJT 18-LC[1]
Total produced3[2]
Specifications
Configuration:
UICCo'Co'[2]
Gauge1,000 mm(3 ft3+38in)[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 load13.5 t
Loco weight81 t
Fuel capacity3000l
Engine typeGM8-645E3C[2]
Transmissionelectric
Loco brakeair, rheostatic.[2]
Train brakesair
Performance figures
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)[2]
Power output1214 kW[2]

The254 Seriesis ameter gaugefreightdiesel locomotivebuilt forFerrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya(FGC).

Three locomotives were built in 1990 byMeinfesa,at the same time as theRENFE Class 319.2[1]with which it shares a similar external appearance, as well as both havingGM-EMDengines and transmissions.

The locomotive is used forpotashand salt trains, and occasional special historical passenger trains, on theLlobregat–Anoia Line.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ab"References Vossloh Rail Vehicles".www.vossloh-espana.Vossloh Espana. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-03-31.Retrieved2010-08-24.
  2. ^abcdefghijklJorge Sanz Mongay."FGC-254".www.jorkes.arrakis.es(in Spanish). Archived fromthe originalon 2010-09-24.Retrieved2010-08-24.
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