BBC BB 13000

Built by MTE, Fives, Oerlikon, Sécheron, Jeumont-Schneider, BBC

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,000 kW

2,682 hp

Weight

85 t

187,393 lb

Length

15.2 m

49 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1961

Overview of the BBC BB 13000

Discover the SNCF BB 13000, a powerful electric locomotive that has graced French railways since its introduction in 1954-1961.

This locomotive is characterized by its robust construction and a top speed of 120 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for both freight and passenger transport.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a weight of 85 tons, the BB 13000 offers an impressive power output of 2000 kW, enabled by its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrical system.

The BB 13000 is a symbol of French National Railway Corporation's engineering prowess and an important piece of railway history, built by renowned manufacturers like MTE, Fives, and Oerlikon.

BBC BB 13000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MTE, Fives, Oerlikon, Sécheron, Jeumont-Schneider, BBC · 1954–1961
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,000 kW2,682 hp	2,682 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.2 m49 ft 10 in	49 ft 10 in
Weight	85 t187,393 lb	187,393 lb