CAFL A1AA1A 68500

Built by CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

1,645 kW

2,206 hp

Weight

105 t

231,485 lb

Length

18.01 m

59 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the CAFL A1AA1A 68500

Discover the A1AA1A 68500, a powerful diesel locomotive that served the French National Railway Corporation.

This robust locomotive, classified as a Type A1AA1A diesel, boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse on French railways. Built by a consortium including CAFL, CEM, Fives, and SACM, it features the (A1A)(A1A) UIC axle arrangement, contributing to its impressive performance.

With a length of 18.01 meters and a weight of 105 tons, the A1AA1A 68500 is a substantial piece of engineering. Its power output of 1645 kW ensured efficient operation across the 1435 mm standard gauge network.

Explore the specifications and heritage of this significant French diesel locomotive, a testament to railway innovation from its era.

CAFL A1AA1A 68500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	A1AA1A 68000
Built by	CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	1,645 kW2,206 hp	2,206 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	(A1A)(A1A)
Length	18.01 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.92 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	4.28 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	105 t231,485 lb	231,485 lb