SNCF Class CC 72000

SNCF Class CC 72000
Preserved CC 72084 at Longueau, on 4 October 2013.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel engine
BuilderAlsthom
Build date1967 - 1974
Total produced92
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICC′C′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,140 mm (44.88 in)
Length20.19 m (66 ft 2+7⁄8 in)
Loco weight114 t (112 long tons; 126 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity5,500 L (1,200 imp gal; 1,500 US gal)
Fuel consumption3.33 L/km (0.85 mpg‑imp; 0.71 mpg‑US)
Prime moverSACM AGO V16 ESHR
Engine typeV16
Traction motorsTwo TAO 656 B1
TransmissionElectric
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph) (CC 72001-16, 18-20)
160 km/h (CC 72017, 72021-92)
Power output2,650 kW (3,550 hp)
2,250 kW (continuous)
Career
OperatorsSNCF; ONCF (as its DF 115)
First run1967
2 preserved, 7 exported to Morocco; 3 in service

The SNCF Class CC 72000 was a class of C′C′ diesel-electric locomotives designed and built by French manufacturing conglomerate Alsthom. They are regarded as being the most powerful class of diesel locomotives to be built in France.[1]

Ninety-two locomotives were produced between 1967 and 1974, numbered CC 72001 to CC 72092. The last regular workings of the type were conducted during August 2019.[1]

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