Oerlikon CC 1100

Built by Batignolles-Châtillon, Oerlikon

Top speed

30 km/h

19 mph

Power output

400 kW

536 hp

Weight

100 t

220,462 lb

Length

17.19 m

56 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1937–1948

12 units

Overview of the Oerlikon CC 1100

Discover the robust SNCF CC 1100 electric locomotive, a testament to French engineering built between 1937 and 1948 by Batignolles-Châtillon and Oerlikon.

This powerful C'C' classification locomotive boasts a 1435 mm gauge and a substantial length of 17.19 meters, making it a dependable workhorse for the French National Railway Corporation.

With a 400 kW power output and a top speed of 30 km/h, the CC 1100 was designed for efficiency and reliability, leaving a lasting mark on French railway history.

Explore the enduring strength and legacy of these impressive electric locomotives.

Oerlikon CC 1100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Batignolles-Châtillon, Oerlikon · 1937–194812 units
Top speed	30 km/h19 mph	19 mph
Power output	400 kW536 hp	536 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C'C'
Length	17.19 m56 ft 5 in	56 ft 5 in
Width	2.89 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Weight	100 t220,462 lb	220,462 lb