SNCF Class BB 63000
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Numbers | BB 63001–BB 63250 |
The BB 63000 is a diesel-powered centre cab freight
Construction
The first batch of 72 locomotives, numbered BB 63001–BB 63072, were powered by Sulzer 6LDA22B engines developing 440 kW (590 hp). The second batch of 36 locomotives, BB 63073–BB 63108, received the 6LDA22C also rated at 440 kW (590 hp). The third batch was introduced in 1959[2] and consisted of 20 locomotives, BB 63109–BB 63128, had the same engine but uprated to 535 kW (717 hp). The next 87 locomotives, BB 63129–BB 63195, had the 6LDA22D, rated at 535 kW (717 hp). The final batch of 55 locomotives, BB 63196–BB 63250, was introduced in 1962[2] fitted with the 6LDA22E of 550 kW (740 hp). The locomotives were 14.68 m (48.2 ft) long and weighed 64–69 t (63–68 long tons; 71–76 short tons).[1]
Exports
Further examples were operated in Spain as
Preservation
Two examples of the class have been preserved at the
References
- ^ ISBN 0-906579-62-7.
- ^ a b van Uden, Marco. "SNCF withdrawn diesel locomotives". Railfan Europe. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ van Uden, Marco. "HZ Cargo diesel locomotives and shunters". Railfan Europe. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Diesels". Chemin de Fer à vapeur des Trois Vallées. Retrieved 4 January 2021.