© trainspo.comSoftronic Trans Montana
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Overview of the Softronic Trans Montana
Discover the powerful Trans Montana electric locomotive, a versatile engine designed for demanding rail operations.
With a top speed of 160 km/h and a robust 6600 kW power output, this Co'Co' class locomotive is built for efficiency and performance.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the Trans Montana has served various operators across Hungary, Romania, Sweden, Austria, and Slovakia, demonstrating its widespread applicability and reliability.
Its impressive tractive effort of 320 kN and a substantial weight of 120 tonnes make it ideal for hauling heavy freight and passenger services across diverse terrains.
Manufactured by Softronic in 2010, the Trans Montana represents modern electric locomotive technology, ensuring a dependable and advanced rail transport solution.
Softronic Trans Montana technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Softronic · 2010 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 6,600 kW8,851 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 320 kN71,939 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.74 m64 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 120 t264,554 lb |
Operators of the Softronic Trans Montana
Railway companies that have operated the Trans Montana, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Logistik und Transport GmbH | LTE 480 | Austria |
| AWT Rail Hungary | AWTHU 480 | Hungary |
| Central-European Railway AG. | CER 480 | Hungary |
| Central-European Railway AG. | CER 610 | Hungary |
| Magyar Magánvasút ZRt. | MMV 0480 | Hungary |
| Magyar Magánvasút ZRt. | MMV 610 | Hungary |
| Cargo Trans Vagon | CTV 480 | Romania |
| CER FERSPED | CFSP 480 | Romania |
| CFR passenger services | CFR Călători 480 | Romania |
| Constantin Grup | CG 480 | Romania |
| DB Cargo Romania | DBCR 480 | Romania |
| LTE Rail Romania | LTERO 480 | Romania |
| MMV Rail Romania | MMVRO 480 | Romania |
| PSP Cargo Group SA | PSP Cargo 610 | Romania |
| Rail Cargo Carrier Romania | RCCRO 480 | Romania |
| United Railways | UWAY 480 | Romania |
| Vest Trans Rail | VTR 480 | Romania |
| Prvá Slovenská Zeleznièná | PSZ 480 | Slovakia |
| Green Cargo AB | Green Cargo Mb | Sweden |
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