SNCF Class BB 71000

The SNCF Class BB 71000 is a class of 30 centre-cab Bo-Bo diesel shunting locomotives. They were the last locomotives in service with SNCF to feature side rods.[1] The class was withdrawn from traffic between 1998 and 1999. A number were sold on for industrial use.[2]

SNCF Class BB 71000
Picture of diesel locomotive
BB 71008 at Chaillevette in 2016
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderFives-Lille/CFD
Build date1965–1966
Total produced30
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo–Bo
 • CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter860 mm (34 in)
Length20.190 m (66 ft 2.9 in)
Loco weight55 t (54 long tons; 61 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverPoyaud V12
TransmissionMechanical
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output615 kW (825 hp)
Tractive effort164 kN (37,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
ClassBB 71000
Number in class30
NumbersBB 71001–BB 71030

References
  1. Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways. Sheffield: Platform Five. pp. 52–54. ISBN 0-906579-62-7.
  2. van Uden, Marco. "SNCF withdrawn diesel locomotives". Railfan Europe. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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