SACM CFL 900

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM

Power output

690 kW

925 hp

Weight

72 t

158,733 lb

Length

14.75 m

48 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1958

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SACM CFL 900

Explore the robust CFL 900 diesel locomotive, a significant piece of railway history from Luxembourg and Belgium. Built in 1958 by Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM, this Bo'Bo' class locomotive served Luxembourg Railways with distinction.

Measuring 14.75 meters and weighing 72 tons, the CFL 900 boasts a power output of 690 kW, making it a reliable workhorse for freight operations on its 1435 mm standard gauge.

These iconic diesel engines continue to be appreciated, with some examples, like the CFL 900, finding new life with heritage railways such as the Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees in Belgium, offering a glimpse into their powerful past.

SACM CFL 900 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM · 1958
Power output	690 kW925 hp	925 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.75 m48 ft 5 in	48 ft 5 in
Weight	72 t158,733 lb	158,733 lb