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Electric locomotive

Softronic CFR 470

Built by Electroputere, ASEA

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
5,100 kW
6,839 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1965
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Softronic CFR 470

Discover the powerful CFR 470 electric locomotive, a robust workhorse designed for freight transportation.

Originally built by Electroputere and ASEA in 1965, this impressive locomotive underwent a modernization by Softronic in 2006, ensuring its continued performance.

Capable of reaching a top speed of 160 km/h, the CFR 470 operates with 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems and boasts a significant power output of 5100 kW.

With its Co'Co' axle arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it has proven its versatility and reliability in service with prominent railway companies such as CFR Marfă, DB Cargo Bulgaria, and DB Cargo Romania.

The CFR 470 is a testament to enduring engineering and plays a vital role in the railway freight landscape.

Softronic CFR 470 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCFR 470
Built byElectroputere, ASEA · 1965
RefurbishedSoftronic 2006
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output5,100 kW6,839 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the Softronic CFR 470

Railway companies that have operated the CFR 470, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
DB Cargo BulgariaDBCBG 470Bulgaria
CFR freight companyCFR Marfă 470Romania
DB Cargo RomaniaDBCR 470Romania

Softronic CFR 470 photos

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