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Diesel locomotive

CAF BB 69400

Built by CAF, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
745 kW
999 hp
Weight
70 t
154,323 lb
Length
14.97 m
49 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1968–1971
75 units

Overview of the CAF BB 69400

Discover the BB 69400, a versatile and reliable diesel locomotive designed for exceptional performance in various railway tasks.

Built between 1968 and 1971, this robust machine has proven its worth over the years, serving both the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) and tourist operators like the Chemin Touristique Limousin Périgord.

With an impressive top speed of 120 km/h and a power output of 745 kW, the BB 69400 is capable of handling demanding transport operations. Its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensure great agility on the tracks.

The BB 69400's dimensions, measuring 14.97 meters in length and weighing 70 tons, underscore its solid construction and capacity for hard work.

CAF BB 69400 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBB 66400
Built byCAF, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives · 1968–197175 units
Refurbished2005 (75)
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output745 kW999 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.97 m49 ft 1 in
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Height4.26 m14 ft 0 in
Weight70 t154,323 lb

Operators of the CAF BB 69400

Railway companies that have operated the BB 69400, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin Touristique Limousin PérigordCFTLP BB 69400France
French National Railway CorporationSNCF BB 69400France

CAF BB 69400 photos

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