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List of locomotive classes

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This is a list of locomotive classes.

A list of locomotive classes that have a corresponding Wikipedia article. A locomotive or engine is a rail transport vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually referred to as a multiple unit, motor coach, railcar or power car; the use of these self-propelled vehicles is increasingly common for passenger trains, but rare for freight[citation needed] (see CargoSprinter).

Following is a locomotive classes or models, organized by company. Note that some classes have only a single member, an individual locomotive which may also be included in List of locomotives.

By country

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Australia

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By company

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American Locomotive Company

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The American Locomotive Company (often shortened to ALCO, ALCo or Alco) was an American manufacturer of locomotives, diesel generators, steel, and tanks that operated from 1901 to 1969.

Baldwin Locomotive Works

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The Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW) was an American manufacturer of railroad locomotives from 1825 to 1951.

British Rail

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British Rail is both a manufacturer and an operator of locomotives.

Steam

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Diesel and electric

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Bulgarian State Railways

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The Bulgarian State Railways are Bulgaria's state railway company and the largest railway carrier in the country, established as an entity in 1888.

Diesel

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Electro-Motive Diesel

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Electroputere

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Fairbanks-Morse

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GE Transportation

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Great Western Railway

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Great Western Railway locomotives include:

Indian Railways

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Indian Railways locomotives include:

Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Ingalls Shipbuilding locomotives include"

Lima-Hamilton

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London and North Eastern Railway

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London and North Eastern Railway locomotives include:

London, Brighton and South Coast Railway

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London, Brighton and South Coast Railway locomotives include:

Montreal Locomotive Works

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Montreal Locomotive Works locomotives include:

New Zealand Railways

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New Zealand Railways locomotives include:

Norfolk and Western Railway

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Norfolk and Western Railway locomotives include:

Norwegian State Railways

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Norwegian State Railways locomotives include:

Notes

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References

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  • Roberts, Earl W.; Stremes, David P., eds. (2022). "Part 3 - Preserved Railway and Traction Equipment". Canadian Trackside Guide 2022 (40th ed.). Ottawa, Ontario: Bytown Railway Society. ISSN 0829-3023.