How much does an average train locomotive weigh?

Answer 1

Between 44 tons and 500 tons, depending on the type. Most fall into the 125-250 ton range.

3/10/12 MJW -- I've been told most commuter locomotives are 200 tons. I had to take a safety course at Amtrak.

In Europe, a 'class 66', which is a common diesel freight locomotive, weighs 129 tonnes.

Swiss Railways 'Re 460' which is a modern electric locomotive used for freight and passenger trains weighs 84 tonnes.

The locomotives used to pull the car and lorry shuttle trains through the channel tunnel, and are some of the most powerful electric locomotives, weigh 132 tonnes.