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Electric locomotive

Bombardier F140 AC1

Built by Bombardier

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
5,600 kW
7,510 hp
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2000–2006
374 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Bombardier F140 AC1

Explore the F140 AC1 electric locomotive, a powerful traction unit from Bombardier's Traxx 1 series.

This locomotive weighs 85 tons and boasts an impressive 5600 kW power output, reaching a top speed of 140 km/h, making it ideal for large-scale freight transport.

Its robust construction and reliable performance make it an excellent choice for railway operators across the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Sweden.

The F140 AC1 is a testament to advanced railway engineering, designed to operate on various electrical systems, including 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and 25 kV AC 50 Hz, featuring a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a width of 2.98 meters.

Its versatility and durability are proven by the numerous rail companies that utilize it for their logistics operations.

Bombardier F140 AC1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesTraxx 1
FamilyTRAXX
Built byBombardier · 2000–2006374 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output5,600 kW7,510 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb

Operators of the Bombardier F140 AC1

Railway companies that have operated the F140 AC1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE 185.1Austria
Railtraxx BVBARailtraxx 185Belgium
MetransMetrans 185Czechia
French National Railway CorporationSNCF 185France
Bayerische CargoBahn GmbHBCB 185Germany
Captrain DeutschlandCTD 185Germany
Connex Cargo LogisticsCCL 185Germany
CTL Logistics GmbHCTL 185Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 185Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 185Germany
Dispo TfDispo Re 482Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 185Germany
EMONS BahntransporteEBT 185.5Germany
Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AGHGK 185Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 185Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 482Germany
ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbHITL 185.5Germany
Keolis S.A.Eurobahn 185Germany
Kombiverkehr GmbH & Co KGKombiverkehr 185Germany
LOCON Logistik & ConsultingLOCON Re 482Germany
Lok-PartnerLok-Partner 145Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 185Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG 185Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG 481Germany
Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AGOHE 185Germany
Private Car Train GmbHPCT 185Germany
Rail4chem Eisenbahnverkehrschaft mbHR4C 185Germany
TXLogistikTXL 185Germany
Veolia Cargo DeutschlandVeolia CD 185-CLGermany
Verkehrsbetriebe Peine-Salzgitter GmbHVPS 185Germany
Wedler & Franz GbRWFL 185Germany
CFL CargoCFL Cargo 185Luxembourg
Luxembourg RailwaysCFL 4000Luxembourg
Railcare T ABRCT 185Sweden
Rush Rail ABRush Rail 185Sweden
BLS AGBLS 185Switzerland
BLS AGBLS Re 485Switzerland
CrossrailCrossrail 185Switzerland
SBB CargoSBB Cargo Re 482Switzerland
WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AGWRSCH 185Switzerland
Angel Trains CargoATC 185United Kingdom

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