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Diesel locomotive

Fives BB 69400

Built by CAF, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
745 kW
999 hp
Weight
70 t
154,323 lb
Length
14.97 m
49 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1968–1971
75 units

Overview of the Fives BB 69400

Discover the powerful BB 69400, a diesel locomotive renowned for its robustness and reliability in rail transport. This iconic machine is engineered for demanding logistics and diverse operational needs.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial power output of 745 kW, the BB 69400 is built to handle complex railway challenges. Its standard 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration ensure superior traction and agile maneuvering on the tracks.

Originally built between 1968 and 1971, this locomotive has undergone important refurbishments, with significant upgrades in 2005 to maintain its operational excellence and extend its service life. It has a proud history with the SNCF and continues to serve on the Chemin Touristique Limousin Périgord.

Measuring 14.97 meters in length, 2.98 meters in width, and 4.26 meters in height, the BB 69400 presents an imposing presence. Weighing 70 tonnes, it stands as a testament to the strength and efficiency characteristic of French diesel locomotives.

Fives BB 69400 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBB 66400
Built byCAF, Alsthom, CEM, SACM, Fives · 1968–197175 units
Refurbished2005 (75)
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output745 kW999 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.97 m49 ft 1 in
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Height4.26 m14 ft 0 in
Weight70 t154,323 lb

Operators of the Fives BB 69400

Railway companies that have operated the BB 69400, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin Touristique Limousin PérigordCFTLP BB 69400France
French National Railway CorporationSNCF BB 69400France

Fives BB 69400 photos

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