SNCF Class BB 69400

The SNCF Class BB 69400 is a class of diesel locomotives. These locomotives were originally BB 66400 locomotives, and were re-engined and overhauled, with their original number increased by 3000.

SNCF BB 69400
BB 69431 at Longueau
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderFrance CAFL
France Alsthom
France Compagnie Électro-Mécanique
France SACM
France Fives-Lille
France Socofer (refurbishment)
Build date1968-1971 (original)
2004-2010 (refurbishment)
Total produced64 (2008)
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length14.97 m (49 ft 1.4 in)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverMTU 12V 4000 R41
Engine typeV12 Diesel
Traction motors4x Alsthom TA 648 A1
TransmissionElectric
Loco brakepneumatic (TDL)
Safety systemsCrocodile, KVB
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,040 kW (1,390 hp)
Tractive effort167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF-FRET
ClassBB 69400
Number in class64
Numbers69403-69506 (with gaps)
First run2004
Dispositionin service
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