CAF BB 66000

Built by CAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

830 kW

1,113 hp

Length

14.89 m

48 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the CAF BB 66000

Discover the BB 66000, a robust and versatile diesel locomotive that served with the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) in France.

This Bo'Bo' classification locomotive, built by esteemed manufacturers such as CAF, Alstom, and SACM, boasts a reliable performance and a top speed of 120 km/h, making it a dependable workhorse for various rail operations.

Measuring 14.89 meters in length and 2.98 meters wide, the BB 66000 is an impressive machine. Its power output of 830 kW ensured its capability for a wide range of traction duties.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this diesel locomotive represents a significant chapter in French railway history and remains a notable example of locomotive engineering.

CAF BB 66000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 66400
Built by	CAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, Fives
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	830 kW1,113 hp	1,113 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.89 m48 ft 10 in	48 ft 10 in
Width	2.98 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.26 m14 ft 0 in	14 ft 0 in