© trainspo.comCEM A1AA1A 68500
Built by CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM
Overview of the CEM A1AA1A 68500
Discover the powerful A1AA1A 68500 diesel locomotive, a notable member of the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) fleet.
This impressive locomotive, classified as (A1A)(A1A) by UIC, boasts a robust build by CAFL, CEM, Fives, and SACM.
Engineered for efficiency, it reaches a top speed of 130 km/h and operates on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.
With a length of 18.01 meters and a considerable weight of 105 tons, the A1AA1A 68500 delivers a substantial power output of 1645 kW, making it a reliable workhorse on the rails.
CEM A1AA1A 68500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | A1AA1A 68000 | |
| Built by | CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 1,645 kW2,206 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (A1A)(A1A) | |
| Length | 18.01 m59 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.92 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 4.28 m14 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 105 t231,485 lb |
Operators of the CEM A1AA1A 68500
Railway companies that have operated the A1AA1A 68500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF A1AA1A 68500 | France |
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