SBB-CFF-FFS Am 841

SBB Am841

CH SBB AM 841 at Möhlin/AG Schweiz, 07.06.2003
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Meinfesa (Alstom)
Total produced 40[1]
Specifications
UIC class Bo′Bo′[1]
Length 15.33 m (50 ft 4 in)
Loco weight 72 tonnes (71 long tons; 79 short tons)[1]
Fuel capacity 3,000 litres (660 imp gal; 790 US gal)
Prime mover MTU 8V 396 TB 14[1]
Traction motors 4x Alstom FRA3055A with GTO powerpacks
Transmission Diesel electric
Performance figures
Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph)[1]
Power output 920 kW (1,234 hp)[1]
Career
Operators SBB-CFF-FFS
Number in class 40[1]
Disposition In service

The SBB-CFF-FFS Am841 was built at the Meinfesa locomotive plant in Albuixech (Valencia), Spain in 1994 during the period of GEC-Alstom ownership.[2] The locomotives were based on the RENFE Class 311.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shunting Diesel-Electric Locomotives GA – DE 900 AS : SBB (Switzerland) www.vossloh-espana.com
  2. ↑ References Vossloh Rail Vehicles www.vossloh-espana.com
  3. ↑ SBB CFF FFS Am 841 Nr. 841'000-841'039 www.lokifahrer.ch Archived July 6, 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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