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Diesel locomotive

CAF A1AA1A 68000

Built by CAF, CEM, Fives

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
1,660 kW
2,226 hp
Weight
105 t
231,485 lb
Length
18.01 m
59 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1963–1968

Overview of the CAF A1AA1A 68000

Discover the A1AA1A 68000, a powerful diesel locomotive that served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Built by CAF, CEM, and Fives between 1963 and 1968, this impressive machine boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a substantial power output of 1660 kW.

With a length of 18.01 meters and a weight of 105 tons, the A1AA1A 68000 is a significant piece of railway history.

Its 1435 mm gauge and (A1A)(A1A) UIC axle configuration made it a versatile workhorse on French railways.

CAF A1AA1A 68000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesA1AA1A 68000
Built byCAF, CEM, Fives · 1963–1968
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output1,660 kW2,226 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(A1A)(A1A)
Length18.01 m59 ft 1 in
Width2.92 m9 ft 7 in
Height4.28 m14 ft 1 in
Weight105 t231,485 lb
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Operators of the CAF A1AA1A 68000

Railway companies that have operated the A1AA1A 68000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF A1AA1A 68000France

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