CP Class 1900
Appearance
| Industry | Railway rolling stock manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Products | Diesel-electric locomotives |
The Série 1900 diesel-electric locomotives operated by Portuguese Railways consist of 13 units constructed in 1981, mainly intended for freight service. Prior to the railway electrification, these engines were frequently used in sets of three to transport coal from the Port of Sines to inland destinations. Produced by Sorefame under a licensing agreement with the French company Alsthom, their design is notably similar to that of the SNCF Class CC 72000. The top operational speed of the Série 1900 reaches .