CEM BB 69200

Built by CAFL, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

745 kW

999 hp

Length

14.89 m

48 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965–1968

91 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the CEM BB 69200

Discover the powerful BB 69200 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

This robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial power output of 745 kW, making it ideal for a variety of rail operations.

Built between 1965 and 1968 by leading manufacturers like CAFL, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, and Fives, the BB 69200 series represents a significant era in French railway engineering.

With a gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 14.89 meters, and a classic Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, these locomotives are a notable part of railway history.

CEM BB 69200 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CAFL, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives · 1965–196891 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	745 kW999 hp	999 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