Alstom BB 20200

Built by Alsthom

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

14.9 m

48 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1970

13 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Alstom BB 20200

Discover the BB 20200, a versatile electric locomotive with a rich French railway heritage.

Built by Alsthom in 1970, this locomotive is part of the BB 8500 series and served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

It boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and weighs 80 tons, designed for the standard 1435 mm gauge.

With its Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement and dual-voltage electric systems, the BB 20200 demonstrated impressive adaptability and reliability across the French network.

This model, measuring 14.9 meters in length, stands as a testament to French engineering excellence in the field of electric traction.

Alstom BB 20200 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 8500
Built by	Alsthom · 197013 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz (1660 kW) 25 kV AC 50 Hz (2940 kW)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.9 m48 ft 11 in	48 ft 11 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb