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Diesel locomotive

CAFL CC 65000

Built by Alsthom, CAFL, SACM

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
970 kW
1,301 hp
Weight
112 t
246,917 lb
Length
19.81 m
65 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1957–1958
20 units

Overview of the CAFL CC 65000

Discover the powerful CC 65000 diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of French railways.

Built by Alsthom, CAFL, and SACM between 1957 and 1958, this impressive machine boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a substantial weight of 112 tons.

With its robust Co'Co' wheel arrangement and an impressive power output of 970 kW, the CC 65000 was a staple for the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) and continues its service today with AGRIVAP Les trains de la découverte.

Measuring 19.81 meters in length and operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive embodies reliability and performance in diesel traction.

CAFL CC 65000 technical specifications

Value
Built byAlsthom, CAFL, SACM · 1957–195820 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output970 kW1,301 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.81 m65 ft 0 in
Weight112 t246,917 lb
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Operators of the CAFL CC 65000

Railway companies that have operated the CC 65000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
AGRIVAP Les trains de la découverteAGRIVAP CC 65000France
French National Railway CorporationSNCF CC 65000France

CAFL CC 65000 photos

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