© trainspo.comBombardier F140 DC
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Overview of the Bombardier F140 DC
Discover the F140 DC, a robust and efficient electric locomotive.
This powerful locomotive belongs to the TRAXX family, specifically the Traxx 2E series, and was built by Bombardier in 2006.
It boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and operates on 3 kV DC electric systems, delivering an impressive 5600 kW of power.
With its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a tractive effort of 300 kN, the F140 DC is well-suited for various railway applications.
Running on a 1435 mm gauge, this versatile locomotive has served prominent companies in Italy and Poland, proving its reliability in freight transport.
Bombardier F140 DC technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Traxx 2E | |
| Family | TRAXX | |
| Built by | Bombardier · 2006 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 5,600 kW7,510 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN67,443 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 18.9 m62 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.98 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 3.85 m12 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 81 t178,574 lb | |
| Axle load | 20.25 t44,644 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier F140 DC
Railway companies that have operated the F140 DC, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Altmann Rail Traction | ART E483 | Italy |
| Arenaways | Arenaways E483 | Italy |
| Autorita Portuale di Savona | APS E483 | Italy |
| Captrain Italia | CTI E483 | Italy |
| Crossrail Italia S.r.l. | Crossrail Italia E483 | Italy |
| DB Cargo Italia | DBCIT E483 | Italy |
| Dinazzano Po | DPO E483 | Italy |
| Ferrotramviaria | FT E483 | Italy |
| Ferrovia Adriatico-Sangritana | FAS E483 | Italy |
| Ferrovie Emilia Romagna | FER E483 | Italy |
| FuoriMuro Servizi Portuali e Ferroviari | FuoriMuro E483 | Italy |
| Grandi Treni Espressi S.p.A. | GTE E483 | Italy |
| GTS Rail S.p.A. | GTSR E483 | Italy |
| HUPAC S.p.A. | HUPAC E483 | Italy |
| Linea Smart Business Ways | Linea E483 | Italy |
| Medway Italia S.r.l. | MDW E483 | Italy |
| Mercitalia Rail | MIR E483 | Italy |
| NordCargo - DB Cargo Italia | NC E483 | Italy |
| Oceanogate Italia S.p.A | Oceanogate E483 | Italy |
| Rail Traction Company | RTC E483 | Italy |
| Railion Italia | SFM E483 | Italy |
| Sistemi Territoriali | SI E483 | Italy |
| Trasporti Ferroviari Italiani | TFI E483 | Italy |
| Orlen Koltrans | OKT E483 | Poland |
| Pol-Miedź Trans | PMT E483 | Poland |
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