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MTE BB 67000

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz, MTE

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,240 kW

1,663 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

17.09 m

56 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1968

124 units

Overview of the MTE BB 67000

Discover the iconic BB 67000, a distinguished diesel locomotive from the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz and MTE between 1963 and 1968, this series comprised 124 robust units designed for performance and reliability across the French rail network.

With a powerful 1240 kW output and a top speed of 140 km/h, the BB 67000, weighing 80 tonnes, was a capable workhorse of its time.

Its B'B' classification, 17.09 m length, and standard 1435 mm gauge highlight its engineering for varied operational demands.

The BB 67000 represents a significant chapter in French railway history, a testament to enduring locomotive design.

MTE BB 67000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 67000
Built by	Brissonneau and Lotz, MTE · 1963–1968124 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	1,240 kW1,663 hp	1,663 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	17.09 m56 ft 1 in	56 ft 1 in
Width	2.94 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb