B&W BB44t

Built by Alsthom, B&W, Euskalduna

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Power output

625 kW

838 hp

Weight

44 t

97,003 lb

Length

11.17 m

36 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1955–1967

42 units

Overview of the B&W BB44t

Discover the versatile BB44t diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse that served various railway operators in Portugal and Spain.

Built between 1955 and 1967 by renowned manufacturers like Alsthom, B&W, and Euskalduna, this locomotive is recognized for its robust construction and dependable performance.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a power output of 625 kW, the BB44t capably handled diverse transport tasks on narrow-gauge lines.

Its adaptability to track gauges of 1000 mm and 950 mm highlights its flexibility across different railway infrastructures.

The BB44t represents a generation of essential narrow-gauge railway equipment that significantly contributed to transportation efficiency.

B&W BB44t technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, B&W, Euskalduna · 1955–196742 units
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Power output	625 kW838 hp	838 hp
Track gauge	1000 mm, 950 mm
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	11.17 m36 ft 8 in	36 ft 8 in
Width	2.55 m8 ft 4 in	8 ft 4 in
Height	3.7 m12 ft 2 in	12 ft 2 in
Weight	44 t97,003 lb	97,003 lb

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Operators of the B&W BB44t

Railway companies that have operated the BB44t, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
ZONIS	ZONIS BB44t	Argentina
Impresa Francesco Ventura	IFV T08	Italy
Trains of Portugal	CP 9000	Portugal
Catalonian Government Railways	FGC 1000	Spain
Catalonian Government Railways	FGC 700	Spain
Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha	FEVE 1030	Spain
Tecsa	Tecsa 1000	Spain
Valencian Government Railways	FGV 1000	Spain
Vasco Asturiano	VA 1000	Spain