Jeumont-Schneider BB 80000

Built by Alsthom, Jeumont-Schneider, Oerlikon

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

92 t

202,825 lb

Length

12.93 m

42 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1948–1955

12 units

Overview of the Jeumont-Schneider BB 80000

Explore the iconic BB 80000 electric locomotive, a testament to French railway engineering.

Built between 1948 and 1955 by Alsthom, Jeumont-Schneider, and Oerlikon, this robust machine features a 1435 mm gauge and a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

With a power output of 2100 kW and a top speed of 80 km/h, the BB 80000 was a reliable workhorse for the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Measuring 12.93 meters in length, 2.99 meters in width, and 3.7 meters in height, this 92-ton Bo'Bo' classification locomotive represents a significant piece of French rail history.

Jeumont-Schneider BB 80000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alsthom, Jeumont-Schneider, Oerlikon · 1948–195512 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	12.93 m42 ft 5 in	42 ft 5 in
Width	2.99 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.7 m12 ft 2 in	12 ft 2 in
Weight	92 t202,825 lb	202,825 lb