CP Class 1300 explained

Class 1300
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Builder:Whitcomb Locomotive Company
Buildmodel:104DE2
Builddate:1952
Aarwheels:A1A-A1A
Operator:Comboios de Portugal
Operatorclass:Série 1300
Locale:Portugal
Firstrundate:1952
Withdrawndate:1987
Disposition:all withdrawn

The Série 1300 were a class of diesel locomotives used by Portuguese Railways (CP). They entered service in 1952; all are now withdrawn from service.

These diesel-electric locomotives were manufactured in the US by the Whitcomb Locomotive Company in 1952, to the constructor's model 104DE2. They had a central cab and an A1A-A1A bogie designation. Electrical equipment was provided by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. They were withdrawn from service in 1987. Although they were somewhat similar to the older ALCO-built Série 1500, difficulties in purchasing spare parts for these locomotives hastened their withdrawal.