English technology in the heart of France
The original braking system had to be modified to meet SNCF standards to the great regret of the drivers who had been able to appreciate the precision and flexibility of British braking for a few months.
1990
These locomotives manufactured by English Electric were purchased by CFD in England to operate them on the Autun network. With a power of 900 horsepower and operating in multiple units, they have been used for many years to handle wood or quarry material trains.
The original braking system had to be modified to meet SNCF standards to the great regret of the drivers who had been able to appreciate the precision and flexibility of British braking for a few months.
Features | Values |
Total weight | 73 tonnes |
Longueur | 14259 |
Bogie pivot spacing | 7315 |
Bogie wheelbase | 2591 |
Wheel diameters | 1090 |
Maximum speed | 80 km/h |
Diesel ENGLISH ELECTRIC | 735 kw at 850 rpm |
Generator ENGLISH ELECTRIC | |
Traction engines ENGLISH ELECTRIC | 158.2 kw |