CP Class 1150

Class 1150
Example shown in 2003
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic
BuilderSentinel
Build date1966-1967
Specifications
Prime moverRolls-Royce
Performance figures
Maximum speed58 km/h (36 mph)
Career
OperatorsComboios de Portugal
ClassSérie 1150
LocalePortugal

Série 1150 are small Sentinel shunting locomotives (with diesel-hydraulic engines built by Rolls-Royce) built in 1966-1967 for Portuguese Railways (CP). They are based on the "Steelman" shunting locomotive used at various industrial plants arounds the UK. They have a maximum speed of 58 km/h. As of 2012, seven locomotives remain in service.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Frota Actual | Locomotivas Diesel - Série: 1100 (1151-1186)". CP official website (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 23 June 2009.
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