CFR Class 47

CFR LE Clasa 47
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Electroputere Craiova Softronic Build date 2006 - Present Total produced 176
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR C-C  • UIC Co'Co' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Driver dia. 1,250 mm (4.1 ft) Wheelbase Rigid: 4,350 mm (14.27 ft) Overall: 10,300 mm (33.79 ft) Length 19,800 mm (64.96 ft) Width 3,000 mm (9.84 ft) Height 4,500 mm (14.76 ft) Axle load 20 t (44,092.45 lb) Loco weight 120 t (264,554.7 pounds) Electric system/s 19.5-27.5 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary Current pickup(s) Overhead AC with simetric/asimetric dual pantographs Traction motors 6 × 850 kW (1,140 hp)
Performance figures Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph) Power output 6,600 kW (8,900 hp) Tractive effort 526 kN (118,000 lbf)
Career Operators CFR, CFR Marfă, GFR, SERVTRANS, MMV (Hungary) Locale Romania First run 2006 Last run in operation

The CFR Class 47 is a class of electric locomotives built for the Romanian Railways for use on the Romanian electrified network. They were originally built by Electroputere from 1965-1991 and designated as the CFR class 40 or 41. All Class 47 locomotives were modernized by Softronic from 2007. They are operated both by CFR Marfǎ and CFR Cǎlǎtori.

History

From 1965-1991, Electroputere Craiova produced the CFR Class 40/41/42 electric locomotives. In 1999 the first Class 40 and 41 locomotives were being modernized by Siemens and Softronic. They were named CFR Class 45. In 2007 modernization of the locomotives resumed by Softronic.

Three CFR Cǎlǎtori Class 47 locomotives heading for testing.

Operation

As of 2013, there are over 100 Class 47 locomotives currently in service. They are used by both CFR Marfǎ and CFR Călători. They are the most powerful locomotives built in Romania.