Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63500

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

450 kW

603 hp

Weight

68 t

149,914 lb

Length

14.68 m

48 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1956–1971

580 units

Overview of the Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63500

Discover the robust BB 63500 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse in French railway history.

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz and SACM between 1956 and 1971, this locomotive boasts a powerful 450 kW output and a top speed of 90 km/h, making it suitable for a variety of operational needs.

With a length of 14.68 meters and a weight of 68 tons, the BB 63500 is designed for reliability and efficiency on the standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

This iconic locomotive has served with distinction in various capacities, including with the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) and for tourist lines like the Chemin Touristique Limousin Périgord (CFTLP), showcasing its enduring legacy in the rail transport sector.

Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 63000
Built by	Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM · 1956–1971580 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	450 kW603 hp	603 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
Weight	68 t149,914 lb	149,914 lb

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Operators of the Brissonneau and Lotz BB 63500

Railway companies that have operated the BB 63500, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chemin Touristique Limousin Périgord	CFTLP BB 63500	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF BB 63500	France
Voies Ferrées Locales et Industrielles	VFLI BB	France