Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63000

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz, Sulzer

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

445 kW

597 hp

Length

14.68 m

48 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1953–1964

250 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63000

Discover the robust BB 63000 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of French railways.

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz with Sulzer engines between 1953 and 1964, this diesel locomotive boasts a power output of 445 kW and a top speed of 90 km/h.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 14.68 meters, and a versatile Bo'Bo' classification, the BB 63000 has served reliably with the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

This enduring locomotive, with its solid construction and operational capabilities, remains an important part of railway history.

Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Brissonneau and Lotz, Sulzer · 1953–1964250 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	445 kW597 hp	597 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.68 m48 ft 2 in	48 ft 2 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.98 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in