CEM BB 66600

Built by CAFL, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

890 kW

1,194 hp

Weight

71 t

156,528 lb

Length

14.89 m

48 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1962

13 units

Overview of the CEM BB 66600

Discover the robust BB 66600 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse in French railway operations.

Built between 1960 and 1962, this powerful locomotive features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a top speed of 120 km/h, making it ideal for a variety of railway tasks.

With a length of 14.89 meters and a weight of 71 tons, the BB 66600 has served with distinction across France in various capacities, including with companies like Pichenot-Bouillé and SAS R. Vecchietti.

This diesel locomotive, with a power output of 890 kW and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, represents a significant piece of French railway history and engineering.

CEM BB 66600 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 66400
Built by	CAFL, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives · 1960–196213 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	890 kW1,194 hp	1,194 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	2.98 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Weight	71 t156,528 lb	156,528 lb