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SNCF Class BB 66600
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder CAFL/CEM/Alsthom/Fives-Lille Build date 1960–1962 Total produced 11 Rebuild date 1965
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo-Bo  • Commonwealth Bo-Bo Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Wheel diameter 1,100 mm (43 in) Length 14.898 m (48.88 ft) Loco weight 71 t (70 long tons; 78 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover SEMT 12PA4 Train heating ETH
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) Power output 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) Tractive effort 167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career Operators SNCF Class BB 66600 Number in class 11

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.

Fleet List

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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