Fives CC 14100

Built by Alsthom, Fives, CEM

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Weight

126 t

277,782 lb

Length

18.89 m

62 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1958

102 units

Overview of the Fives CC 14100

Discover the SNCF CC 14100, an iconic French electric locomotive built between 1954 and 1958 by Alsthom, Fives, and CEM. This powerful engine boasts a 1860 kW output and a top speed of 60 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for the French National Railway Corporation.

With its robust Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a substantial weight of 126 tonnes, the CC 14100 ensures stability and dependability on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks. It operated using 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, a testament to its advanced engineering for the era.

Measuring 18.89 meters in length, this electric locomotive represents a significant piece of railway history, showcasing the innovation and dedication present in French railway engineering.

Fives CC 14100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, Fives, CEM · 1954–1958102 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	18.89 m62 ft 0 in	62 ft 0 in
Weight	126 t277,782 lb	277,782 lb