Fives 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 Fives A1AA1A 68000

Discover the SNCF A1AA1A 68000, a powerful diesel locomotive built by CAF, CEM, and Fives between 1963 and 1968.

This impressive locomotive, recognizable by its (A1A)(A1A) axle arrangement, reaches a top speed of 130 km/h and delivers an impressive 1660 kW of power.

With a track gauge of 1435 mm and weighing 105 tonnes, the A1AA1A 68000 is a robust workhorse developed for service with the French National Railway Corporation.

Its dimensions of 18.01 m in length, 2.92 m in width, and 4.28 m in height are a testament to its solid construction.

This diesel locomotive represents an important piece of French railway history and performance.

Learn more about this remarkable machine, documented by fr.wikipedia.org.

Fives A1AA1A 68000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	A1AA1A 68000
Built by	CAF, CEM, Fives · 1963–1968
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	1,660 kW2,226 hp	2,226 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