© trainspo.comEuskalduna BB44t
Built by Alsthom, B&W, Euskalduna
Overview of the Euskalduna BB44t
Discover the versatile BB44t locomotive, a true workhorse of the railway world. This robust diesel locomotive, model BB44t, is equipped to handle various tasks with its 625 kW power output and a top speed of 70 km/h.
Its dual gauge capability, supporting both 1000 mm and 950 mm tracks, ensures adaptability across different rail networks.
Manufactured between 1955 and 1967 by renowned builders including Alsthom, B&W, and Euskalduna, the BB44t boasts a length of 11.17 meters and weighs 44 tons, making it both compact and powerful.
This capable locomotive has served in countries such as Portugal and Spain, and is also recognized under classifications like CP 9000, FEVE 1030, and FGC 1000, among others.
Experience the reliability and efficiency of the BB44t, a locomotive that has made its mark on railway history and continues to impress today.
Euskalduna BB44t technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Alsthom, B&W, Euskalduna · 1955–196742 units | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 625 kW838 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1000 mm, 950 mm | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 11.17 m36 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.55 m8 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 44 t97,003 lb |
Operators of the Euskalduna BB44t
Railway companies that have operated the BB44t, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| ZONIS | ZONIS BB44t | Argentina |
| Impresa Francesco Ventura | IFV T08 | Italy |
| Trains of Portugal | CP 9000 | Portugal |
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC 1000 | Spain |
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC 700 | Spain |
| Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha | FEVE 1030 | Spain |
| Tecsa | Tecsa 1000 | Spain |
| Valencian Government Railways | FGV 1000 | Spain |
| Vasco Asturiano | VA 1000 | Spain |
Euskalduna BB44t photos
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