ALCo CP 1500

Built by ALCo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,271 kW

1,704 hp

Weight

111 t

244,713 lb

Length

16.99 m

55 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1948

Overview of the ALCo CP 1500

Explore the CP 1500, a robust diesel locomotive with a storied history in Portuguese railways.

Built by ALCo in 1948, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1668 mm gauge track.

Its distinctive (A1A)(A1A) axle configuration, 16.99-meter length, and 111-ton weight contribute to its impressive 1271 kW power output.

The CP 1500 has served under various operators, including Trains of Portugal and Captrain Portugal, making it a significant presence in the nation's rail network.

Discover the enduring legacy and technical specifications of this notable locomotive.

ALCo CP 1500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	CP 1500
Built by	ALCo · 1948
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,271 kW1,704 hp	1,704 hp
Track gauge	1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in	5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	(A1A)(A1A)
Length	16.99 m55 ft 9 in	55 ft 9 in
Weight	111 t244,713 lb	244,713 lb

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Operators of the ALCo CP 1500

Railway companies that have operated the CP 1500, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Captrain Portugal	CTPT 1550	Portugal
Construções e Técnicas Ferroviárias, S.A.	Fergrupo 1500	Portugal
Engenharia e Obras Ferrovárias, S.A.	Somafel 1500	Portugal
Ferrovias e Construções, S. A.	Ferrovias 1500	Portugal
Neopul, Sociedade de Estudos e Construções, S. A.,	Neopul 1500	Portugal
Trains of Portugal	CP 1500	Portugal