SNCF Class BB 22200

SNCF Class BB 22200
British Rail Class 22
22394 at Antibes station (2006)
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAlstom
Build date1976–1986
Total produced205
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
 • UICB′B′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length17.48 m (57 ft 4 in)
Loco weight90 tonnes (89 long tons; 99 short tons)
Electric system/sCatenary
25 kV 50 Hz AC
1500 V DC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph, 2 off
Traction motorsAlstom TAB674, 2 off
Loco brakeAir
Train brakesAir
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 or 200 km/h (99 or 124 mph)
Power output4,360 or 5,600 kW (5,850 or 7,510 hp)
Tractive effort294 kN (66,000 lbf) (Max)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
NumbersBB 22201 – BB 22405
22379, 22380, 22399 – 22405 (TOPS Numbers)
NicknamesNez Cassés ("broken noses")
Disposition5 withdrawn, remainder in service

The BB 22200 is a class of electric locomotives in service with the French railways SNCF, built by Alstom between 1976 and 1986. They are a dual voltage version (1500 V DC and 25 kV 50 Hz AC) of the BB 7200 and BB 15000 Nez Cassé classes.[a]
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