Fives 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 Fives BB 66600

Discover the BB 66600 diesel locomotive, a powerful and reliable traction unit built in France between 1960 and 1962.

This robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and features a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement. With a length of 14.89 meters and weighing 71 tons, the BB 66600 delivers 890 kW of power, making it suitable for a range of railway applications.

The BB 66600 has served with notable operators in France, including Pichenot-Bouillé, SAS R. Vecchietti, and Voies Ferrées Locales et Industrielles (VFLI), showcasing its versatility and enduring legacy in rail transport.

Fives 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