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Electric locomotive

Alstom BB 15000

Built by Alsthom, MTE

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

4,420 kW

5,927 hp

Weight

90 t

198,416 lb

Length

17.48 m

57 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1971–1978

65 units

Overview of the Alstom BB 15000

Explore the BB 15000, an iconic electric locomotive from the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Built by Alsthom and MTE between 1971 and 1978, this robust machine left its mark on the French railway landscape.

With a powerful output of 4420 kW and a top speed of 160 km/h, the BB 15000 excelled in numerous traction duties.

Its distinctive design, nicknamed "Nez cassés" (broken nose), gives it an instantly recognizable silhouette.

This locomotive stands as a testament to French railway engineering and its ability to design high-performing and reliable rolling stock.

It belongs to the family of BB 15000, BB 7200, and BB 22200 series, which long served the national network.

The BB 15000 embodies a past era of electric traction, synonymous with power and efficiency.

Alstom BB 15000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
Family	Nez cassés
Built by	Alsthom, MTE · 1971–197865 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	4,420 kW5,927 hp	5,927 hp
Tractive effort	294 kN66,094 lbf	66,094 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	17.48 m57 ft 4 in	57 ft 4 in
Width	3.05 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.29 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	90 t198,416 lb	198,416 lb
Axle load	22 t48,502 lb	48,502 lb

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Operators of the Alstom BB 15000

Railway companies that have operated the BB 15000, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF BB 15000	France

Alstom BB 15000 photos

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