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CFR - Co'Co' class 50 Freight locomotive 50-0001-3 in Brasov depot, september 1997. This loco was converted from a 4000 hp. class 70/71 diesel-electric locomotive to full electric. There was a project to modify other of those diesels... but the 50-0001-3 remained alone, used only for shunting in Craiova area. It is now out of service. AC supply: 25 kV 50 Hz; Continuous power: 2900 kW; Top speed: 120 km/h. Photo: M. Dorobantu, submitted by R. Viellard (ceferist@hotmail.com)