Kawasaki CF7

Built by EMD

Top speed

105 km/h

65 mph

Power output

1,300 kW

1,743 hp

Length

14.78 m

48 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1969–1978

233 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Kawasaki CF7

Discover the robust CF7 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse that has served extensively across the United States. This model, originally built by EMD between 1969 and 1978, boasts a powerful 1300 kW output and a top speed of 105 km/h.

With its reliable Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the CF7 has been a staple for numerous North American railways. Its notable operators include Florida Central Railroad, Florida Midland Railroad, and Louisiana and Delta Railroad, among others.

The CF7 locomotives, with a length of 14.78 meters, have undergone various refurbishments by companies such as AEG, ATSF, Kawasaki, and Stadler, ensuring their continued operational efficiency and relevance in freight and passenger service.

Explore the legacy and capabilities of the CF7, a testament to enduring diesel locomotive engineering.

Kawasaki CF7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EMD F7
Built by	EMD · 1969–1978233 units
Refurbished	AEG, ATSF, Kawasaki, Stadler
Top speed	105 km/h65 mph	65 mph
Power output	1,300 kW1,743 hp	1,743 hp
Tractive effort	277 kN62,272 lbf	62,272 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.78 m48 ft 6 in	48 ft 6 in

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Operators of the Kawasaki CF7

Railway companies that have operated the CF7, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Florida Central Railroad	FCEN CF7	United States
Florida Midland Railroad	FMID CF7	United States
Louisiana and Delta Railroad	LDRR CF7	United States
Santa Cruz, Big Trees and Pacific Railway	SCBG CF7	United States
York Railway	YRC CF7	United States