MTE BB 13000

Built by MTE, Fives, Oerlikon, Sécheron, Jeumont-Schneider, BBC

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,000 kW

2,682 hp

Weight

85 t

187,393 lb

Length

15.2 m

49 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1961

Overview of the MTE BB 13000

Discover the robust BB 13000 electric locomotive, a workhorse of French railways.

Built between 1954 and 1961 by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including MTE, Fives, Oerlikon, Sécheron, Jeumont-Schneider, and BBC, this locomotive boasts a powerful 2000 kW output and a top speed of 120 km/h.

Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement ensures excellent traction and stability for its impressive 85-tonne weight.

The BB 13000, a staple of the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF), was designed for the 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, making it a reliable performer for freight and passenger services.

MTE BB 13000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MTE, Fives, Oerlikon, Sécheron, Jeumont-Schneider, BBC · 1954–1961
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,000 kW2,682 hp	2,682 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.2 m49 ft 10 in	49 ft 10 in
Weight	85 t187,393 lb	187,393 lb