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Diesel locomotive

SEMG CFL 1800

Built by ACEC, BN, GM, SEMG

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,435 kW
1,924 hp
Weight
110 t
242,508 lb
Length
19.55 m
64 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1963–1964
20 units

Overview of the SEMG CFL 1800

Explore the powerful CFL 1800 diesel locomotive, an icon of Luxembourg's railways.

This impressive machine, also known as the CFL Cargo 1800, represents a piece of railway history.

Built in 1963-1964 by ACEC, BN, GM, and SEMG, the CFL 1800 features an EMD 16-567C prime mover delivering 1435 kW of power.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial weight of 110 tons, this locomotive was built for heavy-duty tasks.

The CFL 1800, boasting a 1435 mm gauge and a length of 19.55 meters, has a Co'Co' wheel arrangement, contributing to its stability and tractive effort.

A reliable and robust diesel locomotive that has proven its worth on Luxembourg's lines.

SEMG CFL 1800 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB 55
Built byACEC, BN, GM, SEMG · 1963–196420 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,435 kW1,924 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-567C
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.55 m64 ft 2 in
Weight110 t242,508 lb
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Operators of the SEMG CFL 1800

Railway companies that have operated the CFL 1800, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CFL CargoCFL Cargo 1800Luxembourg
Luxembourg RailwaysCFL 1800Luxembourg

SEMG CFL 1800 photos

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