© trainspo.comSACM A1AA1A 68500
Built by CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM
Overview of the SACM A1AA1A 68500
Discover the A1AA1A 68500, a powerful diesel locomotive that served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) in France.
Built by CAFL, CEM, Fives, and SACM, this impressive machine features a distinctive (A1A)(A1A) wheel arrangement and can reach a top speed of 130 km/h.
With a length of 18.01 meters and an output of 1645 kW, the A1AA1A 68500 was a reliable workhorse on the railway lines, designed for efficiency and longevity.
Explore the legacy of this iconic French locomotive and its significant contribution to rail transport.
SACM 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 SACM 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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