SNCF Class BB 67200

The Class BB 67200 diesel locomotives of SNCF were adapted from BB 67000 locomotives.

Class BB 67200
BB 67213 at Longueau
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Designer Paul Arzens Builder Brissonneau and Lotz Build date 1980–1984 Total produced 80
Specifications Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,150 mm (45 in) Length 17,090 mm (673 in) Loco weight 80 t (79 long tons; 88 short tons) Prime mover SEMT 16PA4 Engine type V16 Diesel Cylinders 16 Transmission Electrical Train heating None
Performance figures Maximum speed 90 km/h (56 mph) Power output 303 kN (68,000 lbf)
Career Operators SNCF Class BB 67200 Numbers 67201–67280

History

With the opening of the LGV Sud-Est, thirty BB 67000 class locomotives were fitted with cab signalling and radio to operate ballast trains and for use in an emergency on the high speed lines. For the latter purpose they were fitted with a Scharfenberg coupler at one end to enable them to be attached to a TGV rake. Initially the class was based at Nevers.[1] A further 50 locomotives were subsequently converted.

References

1. Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways. Sheffield: Platform Five. pp. 45–48. ISBN 0-906579-62-7.