Alstom BB 80000

Built by Alsthom, Jeumont-Schneider, Oerlikon

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

92 t

202,825 lb

Length

12.93 m

42 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1948–1955

12 units

Overview of the Alstom BB 80000

Discover the BB 80000, an iconic electric locomotive that served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Built between 1948 and 1955 by renowned manufacturers like Alsthom, Jeumont-Schneider, and Oerlikon, this robust machine is a testament to industrial engineering.

With a power output of 2100 kW and a top speed of 80 km/h, the BB 80000 is a reliable workhorse for rail transport, measuring 12.93 meters in length and weighing 92 tons.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems and a standard 1435 mm gauge, its Bo'Bo' classification marks its significance in French railway history.

Explore the enduring legacy of this classic French electric locomotive.

Alstom BB 80000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, Jeumont-Schneider, Oerlikon · 1948–195512 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 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
Width	2.99 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.7 m12 ft 2 in	12 ft 2 in
Weight	92 t202,825 lb	202,825 lb