Alstom BB 300.325

Built by Alsthom

Top speed

105 km/h

65 mph

Power output

1,260 kW

1,690 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

12.93 m

42 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1946–1948

21 units

Overview of the Alstom BB 300.325

Discover the history and specifications of the SNCF BB 300.325 electric locomotive.

This powerful electric locomotive, designated BB 300.325, was built by Alsthom between 1946 and 1948 as part of the SNCF BB 300 series.

Featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, it has a weight of 80 tonnes and a length of 12.93 meters, making it a substantial piece of railway engineering.

With a top speed of 105 km/h and a power output of 1260 kW, this locomotive was designed for the demanding needs of the French National Railway Corporation.

It operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, representing a key development in French electric traction technology.

Explore the enduring legacy of this classic electric locomotive, a testament to post-war railway innovation.

Alstom BB 300.325 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 300
Built by	Alsthom · 1946–194821 units
Top speed	105 km/h65 mph	65 mph
Power output	1,260 kW1,690 hp	1,690 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	12.93 m42 ft 5 in	42 ft 5 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb