Fives 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 Fives BB 66700

Discover the robust SNCF BB 66700, a classic French diesel locomotive

built by Alsthom and partners between 1961 and 1964.

This workhorse played a significant role for the French National Railway Corporation.

The BB 66700 features a 1435 mm standard gauge and measures 14.89 meters in length.

It boasts a substantial weight of 71 tons and a powerful output of 1030 kW,

capable of reaching a top speed of 80 km/h. Its dimensions are 2.98 m wide and 4.26 m high.

	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