Tuesday, July 8, 2014

SNCF class BB 67300 diesel-electric, France


One of the 90 units built by Brissonneau et Lotz-Le Matériel de Traction Electrique between 1967 and 1969, 67351 is seen in Chateau-Gontier station, date not given. The last 20 units were not delivered new, but were transformations of BB 67000 class units. There were 27 still in service in March this year.

Length: 17.09 metres (56 ft 0.8 in)
Wheelbase: 9.8 metres
Locomotive weight: 80 tonnes (78.7 long tons; 88.2 short tons)
Prime mover: SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 4 (V16)
Traction motors 2 x SW 9209
Power output (continuous): 1,525 kW (2,045 hp)
Top speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)

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