CAFL BB 66700

Built by Alsthom, CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,030 kW

1,381 hp

Weight

71 t

156,528 lb

Length

14.89 m

48 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1961–1964

34 units

Overview of the CAFL BB 66700

Explore the BB 66700, an iconic diesel locomotive from the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Built between 1961 and 1964 by a consortium of manufacturers including Alsthom, CAFL, CEM, Fives, and SACM, this robust machine has left its mark on French railway history.

With a power output of 1030 kW and a top speed of 80 km/h, it was designed for versatile tasks on the French rail network.

Measuring 14.89 meters in length, 2.98 meters in width, and 4.26 meters in height, and weighing 71 tonnes, the BB 66700 stands as a testament to the railway technology of its era, operating on standard gauge tracks of 1435 mm.

CAFL BB 66700 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, CAFL, CEM, Fives, SACM · 1961–196434 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,030 kW1,381 hp	1,381 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
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
Weight	71 t156,528 lb	156,528 lb