CP Class 0100 explained

CP Class 0100
Interiorimage:Flickr - nmorao - Automotora Nohab, 2004.12.04.jpg
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Manufacturer:NOHAB
Operator:Comboios de Portugal
Formation:1 car per trainset, 1 trailer (optional)
Numberbuilt:15
Yearconstruction:1948
Service:1948–2005
Carbody:Steel
Weight:34.23t
Capacity:1st class: 24 seats
2nd class: 70 seats
Maxspeed:100km/h
Gauge: (Portugal), (Argentina)
Traction:Diesel-hydraulic
Engine:Two per car, Saab-Scania D11 - 01 A 11
Poweroutput:182hp
Transmission:Two Voith DIWA 506-380/VTS
Brakes:Air

The Série 0100 are a type of single carriage diesel railcar built for Portuguese Railways (CP). They were built by NOHAB of Trollhättan in Sweden in 1948. They were extensively refurbished in 1980. As of 2012 only six units are still in Portugal; the other six were sold to Argentina and the rest were destroyed by fire or accidents.[1] As of 2013 none are in service in Portugal.

Three similar, but smaller, Série 9100 railcars were also supplied by NOHAB in 1949 for use on the metre gauge Tâmega line in northern Portugal.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cp.pt/cp/displayPage.do?vgnextoid=614dab3226ea4010VgnVCM1000007b01a8c0RCRD Information on the CP website