© trainspo.comCAF BB 69400
Built by CAF, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BB 66400 | |
| Built by | CAF, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives · 1968–197175 units | |
| Refurbished | 2005 (75) | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 745 kW999 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.97 m49 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.98 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 4.26 m14 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 70 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemin Touristique Limousin Périgord | CFTLP BB 69400 | France |
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF BB 69400 | France |
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