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Diesel locomotive

English Electric BR 50 (1668)

Built by English Electric

Length
20.88 m
68 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1967–1968
50 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the English Electric BR 50 (1668)

Discover the BR 50 (1668), a powerful diesel locomotive with a striking Co'Co' classification.

This impressive machine, built by English Electric between 1967 and 1968, features a 1668 mm gauge and boasts significant dimensions, measuring 20.88 meters in length, 2.69 meters in width, and 3.89 meters in height.

Originally designed as part of the BR 50 series, this specific locomotive, numbered 1668, also found a role with the Trains of Portugal, identified as the CP 1800 class, highlighting its versatility and historical significance in railway operations.

Explore the robust engineering and lasting legacy of this notable diesel locomotive.

Learn more about the BR 50 (1668) and its contributions to rail transport.

English Electric BR 50 (1668) technical specifications

Value
Built byEnglish Electric · 1967–196850 units
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.88 m68 ft 6 in
Width2.69 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.89 m12 ft 9 in

Operators of the English Electric BR 50 (1668)

Railway companies that have operated the BR 50 (1668), with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Trains of PortugalCP 1800Portugal

English Electric BR 50 (1668) photos

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