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Diesel-Electric Locomotive No. 101

Track Gauge: Standard (143.5cm)

Wheel Arrangement: Bo'Bo'

Use: Main Line and Shunting

Maker: AFB, Belgium

Year Built: 1951

Engine: GM-EMD 12-567B

Maximum Output: 1200hp

Overall Length: 16.53m

Weight: 84t

The first locomotive purchased by Israel Railways and the first Diesel locomotive it operated. The success of the 3 locomotives of this type, Nos. 101-103, eventually led to the end of the steam era in Israel.