SNCF 040.DF

Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	B′B′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheelbase	2.600 metres (8 ft 6 3⁄8 in), truck
Pivot centres	9.000 m (29 ft 6 3⁄8 in)
Length	15.000 m (49 ft 2 1⁄2 in); over Headstocks; 15.960 m (52 ft 4 3⁄8 in); over Buffers
Width	2.700 m (8 ft 10 1⁄4 in)
Height	3.600 m (11 ft 9 3⁄4 in)
Axle load	13.375 t (13.164 long tons; 14.743 short tons)
Loco weight	53.500 t (52.655 long tons; 58.974 short tons)
Fuel type	Diesel
Prime mover	Renault 565, 2 off
Engine type	V12 Diesel
Cylinders	12
Couplers	Buffers and chain

SNCF 040.DF.1; SNCF BB 60041
	SNCF 040.DF.1, later BB 60041
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-hydraulic
Builder	Renault
Build date	1952
Total produced	1
Specifications
Configuration:;
• UIC	B′B′
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheelbase	2.600 metres (8 ft 6 3⁄8 in), truck
Pivot centres	9.000 m (29 ft 6 3⁄8 in)
Length	15.000 m (49 ft 2 1⁄2 in); over Headstocks; 15.960 m (52 ft 4 3⁄8 in); over Buffers
Width	2.700 m (8 ft 10 1⁄4 in)
Height	3.600 m (11 ft 9 3⁄4 in)
Axle load	13.375 t (13.164 long tons; 14.743 short tons)
Loco weight	53.500 t (52.655 long tons; 58.974 short tons)
Fuel type	Diesel
Prime mover	Renault 565, 2 off
Engine type	V12 Diesel
Cylinders	12
Couplers	Buffers and chain
Performance figures
Maximum speed	110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output:;
• Starting	2 x 425 CV (313 kW; 419 hp) =; 850 CV (625 kW; 838 hp)
• Continuous	495 kW (673 CV; 664 hp)
Career
Operators	SNCF
Class	1952–62: 040.DF; 1962–70: BB 60040;
Numbers	1952–62: 040.DF.1; 1962–70: BB 60041;
Nicknames	Birgitte
Withdrawn	1970
Disposition	Scrapped

SNCF 040.DF was a class of one prototype diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for the SNCF built in 1952 by Renault.

In 1962 it was renumbered from 040.DF.1 to BB 60041.

Like the 060.DA, it was delivered in a livery of dark green with a yellow stripe.

Diagram drawing of the 040.DF.1

Models

The SNCF 040.DF has been produced in HO scale by ApocopA as a cast resin bodyshell for mounting on an underframe of the modelmakers' choice.