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MTE BB 7600 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric locomotive

MTE BB 7600

Built by Alstom, MTE

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Weight
89 t
196,211 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2012
14 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the MTE BB 7600

Explore the iconic BB 7600 electric locomotive, a powerful and reliable machine from France's railway heritage.

Manufactured by Alstom and MTE, this notable locomotive belongs to the renowned "Nez cassés" family, sharing design roots with the BB 15000, BB 7200, and BB 22200 series.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BB 7600 is a workhorse for the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Weighing 89 tons and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, this robust locomotive is built for dependable service across the French network.

Discover the engineering excellence and enduring presence of the BB 7600, a key element in French rail transport.

MTE BB 7600 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
FamilyNez cassés
Built byAlstom, MTE · 201214 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Weight89 t196,211 lb

Operators of the MTE BB 7600

Railway companies that have operated the BB 7600, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF BB 7600France

MTE BB 7600 photos

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