© trainspo.comSorefame CP 1200
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Overview of the Sorefame CP 1200
Discover the robust CP 1200 diesel locomotive, a powerful machine built for efficient railway transport.
This Bo'Bo' class locomotive boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and an output of 441 kW, making it well-suited for demanding freight operations. Constructed by Sorefame, it operates on a 1668 mm gauge track.
The CP 1200 has a distinguished service history, having been operated by Trains of Portugal (CP 1200), Ferrobaires in Argentina (Ferrobaires 1200), as well as Ferrovias e Construções (Ferrovias 1200) and Engenharia e Obras Ferrovárias (Somafel 1200) in Portugal, and Trains of Buenos Aires (TBA 1200) in Argentina.
Measuring 14.68 meters in length and weighing 65 tonnes, the CP 1200 is a reliable choice for various railway needs, leaving a remarkable legacy in the world of diesel locomotives.
Sorefame CP 1200 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Sorefame | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 441 kW591 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.68 m48 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 65 t143,300 lb |
Operators of the Sorefame CP 1200
Railway companies that have operated the CP 1200, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrobaires - UEPFP | Ferrobaires 1200 | Argentina |
| Trains of Buenos Aires | TBA 1200 | Argentina |
| Engenharia e Obras Ferrovárias, S.A. | Somafel 1200 | Portugal |
| Ferrovias e Construções, S. A. | Ferrovias 1200 | Portugal |
| Trains of Portugal | CP 1200 | Portugal |
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