SNCF Class CC 65000

The SNCF Class CC 65000 diesel locomotives were built by Alsthom, CAFL and SACM between 1957–1958. They were most often used in the triangle Nantes-Tours, Tours-Bordeaux and Bordeaux-La Rochelle-Nantes.

    SNCF 060.DB
    SNCF CC 65000
    CC 65001 is preserved at the Cité du Train, Mulhouse
    Type and origin
    Power typeDiesel-electric
    BuilderAlsthom, CAFL, SACM
    Total produced20
    Specifications
    Configuration:
    		​
     • UICCo′Co′
    Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
    Length19,814 mm (65 ft 1⁄8 in)
    Loco weight112 tonnes (110 long tons; 123 short tons)
    Fuel typeDiesel
    Prime moverSACM MGO VSHR, 2 off
    Engine typeV12
    Traction motorsAlsthom TA 643 A1, 180 volt, force ventilated, 6 off
    Performance figures
    Maximum speed80 or 130 km/h (50 or 81 mph)
    Power output:
    		​
     • Continuous970 kW (1,320 CV; 1,300 hp)
    Career
    OperatorsSNCF
    Numbers
    • 060.DB.1 – 060.DB.20
    • CC 65001 – CC 65020
    NicknamesSous-marin (Submarine)
    Delivered1957–58
    Retired1981–1988


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