SNCF Class BB 66700

SNCF Class BB 66700
Picture of diesel locomotive
BB 66725 at Lens-Méricourt dépôt
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderCAFL/CEM/Alsthom/Fives-Lille
Build date1985
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 ft 10.5 in)
Loco weight71 t (70 long tons; 78 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverMGO V16BSHR
Train heatingETH
Performance figures
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)
Power output1,030 kW (1,380 hp)
Tractive effort167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
ClassBB 66700
Number in class34
NumbersBB 66701–BB 66734

The SNCF Class BB 66700 is a class of centre cab diesel locomotives rebuilt from the earlier Class BB 66000. They were regeared and had ballast weights added at Nevers depot to enable them to deal with heavier freight wagons.[1] 34 locomotives were converted between 1985 and 1989.[2]

  1. ^ Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways. Sheffield: Platform Five. p. 44. ISBN 0-906579-62-7.
  2. ^ "Liste des BB 66000 SNCF" (PDF). trainsso.pagesperso-orange.fr. Retrieved 6 June 2014..