Jeumont-Schneider BB 9600

Built by CEM, Fives, Jeumont-Schneider

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

2,210 kW

2,964 hp

Weight

67 t

147,710 lb

Length

14.93 m

49 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1964

42 units

Overview of the Jeumont-Schneider BB 9600

Discover the robust BB 9600 electric locomotive, a significant piece of French railway history.

Built between 1959 and 1964 by CEM, Fives, and Jeumont-Schneider, this Bo'Bo' class locomotive served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) admirably.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a powerful 2210 kW output, it was designed for efficiency on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Measuring 14.93 meters in length, this electric locomotive, operating on 1.5 kV DC systems, underwent refurbishment between 1990 and 1994, ensuring its continued service.

Jeumont-Schneider BB 9600 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CEM, Fives, Jeumont-Schneider · 1959–196442 units
Refurbished	1990 - 1994
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	2,210 kW2,964 hp	2,964 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	14.93 m49 ft 0 in	49 ft 0 in
Width	2.98 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.18 m13 ft 9 in	13 ft 9 in
Weight	67 t147,710 lb	147,710 lb