SNCF Class BB 66600

SNCF Class BB 66600
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderCAFL/CEM/Alsthom/Fives-Lille
Build date1960–1962
Total produced11
Rebuild date1965
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo-Bo
 • CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter1,100 mm (43 in)
Length14.898 m (48.88 ft)
Loco weight71 t (70 long tons; 78 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverSEMT 12PA4
Train heatingETH
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
Tractive effort167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
ClassBB 66600
Number in class11

The SNCF Class BB 66600 is a small class of centre cab diesel locomotives rebuilt from the earlier Class BB 66000 by fitting a slightly more powerful engine. The locomotives were 14.898 m (48.88 ft) long and weighed 71 t (70 long tons; 78 short tons). Powered by an SEMT 12PA4 diesel engine developing 1,100 kW (1,500 hp), they had a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). All members of the class were fitted for multiple working and all but two had electric train heating.

Initially all 11 were allocated to Nîmes to work services to Clermont-Ferrand. [1]

Fleet List

Number Rebuilt from Notes
BB 66604 BB 66304
BB 66605 BB 66305
BB 66606 BB 66306
BB 66607 BB 66307
BB 66608 BB 66308
BB 66610 BB 66310
BB 66611 BB 66311
BB 66612 BB 66312
BB 66614 BB 66098 Not fitted with ETH
BB 66615 BB 66102 Not fitted with ETH
BB 66616 BB 66106

References

  1. ^ Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways. Sheffield: Platform Five. p. 44. ISBN 0-906579-62-7.
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