© trainspo.comMTE BB 67200
Built by Brissonneau and Lotz, MTE
Overview of the MTE BB 67200
Explore the iconic SNCF BB 67200 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of French railways.
Built by Brissonneau and Lotz and MTE between 1963 and 1967, this robust machine boasts a power output of 1240 kW and a top speed of 90 km/h.
Refurbished between 1980 and 2005, the BB 67200 series, known for its B'B' UIC axle configuration and 1435 mm gauge, proved its enduring reliability and versatility across the French National Railway Corporation's network.
Discover the impressive dimensions, including its 17.09 m length and 80 t weight, that defined this essential piece of French railway engineering.
MTE BB 67200 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BB 67000 | |
| Built by | Brissonneau and Lotz, MTE · 1963–196780 units | |
| Refurbished | 1980 - 2005 (80) | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 1,240 kW1,663 hp | |
| Prime mover | SEMT Pielstick 16 PA4 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 17.09 m56 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.94 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 4.14 m13 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the MTE BB 67200
Railway companies that have operated the BB 67200, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF BB 67200 | France |
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