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SNCF Class BB 66000
BB 66042 at Longueau
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderCAFL/CEM/Alsthom/Fives-Lille/SACM
Build date1960–1968
Total produced318
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter1,100 mm (43 in)
Length14.898 m (48.88 ft)
Loco weight66–67 t (65–66 long tons; 73–74 short tons)
Prime moverMGO V16BSHR
TransmissionElectric
MU workingYes
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,030 kW (1,380 hp)
Tractive effort167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
Number in class318
NumbersBB 66001–BB 66318
LocaleFrance

The SNCF Class BB 66000 is a class of 318 centre cab diesel locomotives built for SNCF by a consortium of CAFL, CEM, Alsthom, Fives-Lille and SACM between 1960 and 1968.

Description

Numbered from BB 66001 to BB 66318, the locomotives were 14.898 m (48.88 ft) long and weighed 66–67 t (65–66 long tons; 73–74 short tons). Powered by an MGO V16BSHR diesel engine developing 1,030 kW (1,380 hp), they had a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). They were intended for shunting and trip working. Though designed as a mixed traffic locomotive, they had no provision for train heating and could be seen working with boiler vans on passenger services. With the general introduction of electric train heating they were relegated to freight work.[1]

Under the original SNCF numbering scheme the first 80 locomotives were numbered 040 DG 1 to 040 DG 81.[2]

Incidents

Rebuilds

11 members of the class were rebuilt in the early 60s with a more powerful engine and designated Class BB 66600.[2]

Between 1985 and 1989, 34 locomotives were regeared for higher tractive effort and designated as Class BB 66700.[3]

From 2004 some 91 members of the class were rebuilt with new MTU engines and reclassified as BB 69200.[4]

Preservation

9 examples have been preserved:

References

  1. ^ Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways. Sheffield: Platform Five. pp. 42–44. ISBN 0-906579-62-7.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Liste des BB 66000 SNCF" (PDF). trainsso.pagesperso-orange.fr. Retrieved 6 June 2014..
  3. ^ Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways. Sheffield: Platform Five. p. 45. ISBN 0-906579-62-7.
  4. ^ van Uden, Marco. "SNCF TER diesel locomotives". Railfan Europe. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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