Alstom BB 36000

Built by GEC Alsthom

Top speed

200 km/h

124 mph

Power output

5,600 kW

7,510 hp

Weight

88 t

194,007 lb

Length

19.1 m

62 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1996–2002

30 units

Overview of the Alstom BB 36000

Discover the powerful BB 36000 electric locomotive, a versatile and robust machine built by GEC Alsthom between 1996 and 2002.

This impressive locomotive boasts a formidable 5600 kW power output and a tractive effort of 320 kN, capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h. Its Bo'Bo' classification and substantial 88-tonne weight ensure reliable performance across various routes.

The BB 36000 is highly adaptable, operating with multiple electric systems including 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, 25 kV AC 50 Hz, and 3 kV DC. It has a notable history serving prominent rail operators such as SNCF, Thello, AKIEM, EP Cargo, ONCF, and Transagent d.o.o.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BB 36000 stands as a prime example of railway engineering, delivering both efficiency and power for freight and passenger transportation.

Alstom BB 36000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 36000
Built by	GEC Alsthom · 1996–200230 units
Top speed	200 km/h124 mph	124 mph
Power output	5,600 kW7,510 hp	7,510 hp
Tractive effort	320 kN71,939 lbf	71,939 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz 25 kV AC 50 Hz 3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	19.1 m62 ft 8 in	62 ft 8 in
Width	2.59 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Height	4.3 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	88 t194,007 lb	194,007 lb

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Operators of the Alstom BB 36000

Railway companies that have operated the BB 36000, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Transagent d.o.o	TRARI 490	Croatia
EP Cargo	EP Cargo 490	Czechia
AKIEM	AKIEM BB 36000	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF BB 36000	France
Thello	Thello BB 36000	France
National Office for Railways of Morocco	ONCF BB 36000	Morocco