Can someone use a Spanish ALCO diesel for possible kitbash source?

[peteski]

I ran into a Hornby/Arnold model of a RENFE Series 316 Diesel on DM-Toys website on sale for 110 Euro.  It has a strangely familiar look to it (especially the trucks). 



Some online research shows that it was made by ALCO!
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_316_de_Renfe

Could it be used to model one of the American ALCOS?

[tehachapifan]

Or just paint it up in an American road's colors and make it a really cool fantasy unit. Really interesting and nice looking model, with the rear cab and all!

[cjm413]

I ran into a Hornby/Arnold model of a RENFE Series 316 Diesel on DM-Toys website on sale for 110 Euro.  It has a strangely familiar look to it (especially the trucks). 



Some online research shows that it was made by ALCO!
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_316_de_Renfe

Could it be used to model one of the American ALCOS?

It looks like a 3 way cross between an Alco PA, Alco/MLW FA, and an EMD AB6...

[jmlaboda - RIP]

Looks like some Aussie units...

[cjm413]

http://www.spookshow.net/loco/ibertrenalco.html

[nickelplate759]

These were export units made by Alco. I've ridden behind one (years ago)on a passenger train in Greece.   Alas, Hornby didn't see fit to offer them painted for ΟΣΕ.

George

[Philip H]

Interesting that it's in COMSA paint but labeled RENFE. Nice find. Now do I buy that for my Spanish collection or get an IM  SD40-2. Decisions decisions.

[cjm413]

Roster info here:

https://www.thedieselshop.us/Alco_DL500.HTML

Specs here:

https://www.thedieselshop.us/DataDL500bc.HTML

[nkalanaga]

As an export unit, I wouldn't be surprised if Australia had some of them.  And, there's no reason a US road couldn't have bought them, so, if you're freelancing, go for it.

[Leggy]

We got DL500s but not these ones, ours are a bit different.

No chance any US road had these.

[Lemosteam]

@peteski any info on the truck wheelbase in feet?

[wes_sutton]

As an export unit, I wouldn't be surprised if Australia had some of them.  And, there's no reason a US road couldn't have bought them, so, if you're freelancing, go for it.

Australia (South Australia, New South Wales), Argentina, Peru, Pakistan, India, Greece, Spain

[JoeD]

I've wanted to dabble in Australian Railroading and never knew these existed...wow...where's my check book.

Joe

I ran into a Hornby/Arnold model of a RENFE Series 316 Diesel on DM-Toys website on sale for 110 Euro.  It has a strangely familiar look to it (especially the trucks). 



Some online research shows that it was made by ALCO!
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_316_de_Renfe

Could it be used to model one of the American ALCOS?

[wcfn100]

No chance any US road had these.

Could have still demoed them?

I know that the Waterloo Railroad had a GA8 on their property for testing in the 50's.


Jason

[ljudice]

Interesting that it's in COMSA paint but labeled RENFE. Nice find. Now do I buy that for my Spanish collection or get an IM  SD40-2. Decisions decisions.

Comsa is a big contractor - most European MOW stuff is owned by outsourced companies...