SACM BB 63500

Built by Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

450 kW

603 hp

Weight

68 t

149,914 lb

Length

14.68 m

48 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1956–1971

580 units

Overview of the SACM BB 63500

Discover the versatile BB 63500 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of French railways.

This robust locomotive, built by Brissonneau and Lotz and SACM between 1956 and 1971, served with distinction in various roles.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a power output of 450 kW, the BB 63500 is a reliable choice for freight and passenger services on standard gauge tracks.

Its compact dimensions, measuring 14.68 meters in length, make it agile on various routes.

The BB 63500 has operated with the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) and other heritage railways, showcasing its enduring legacy in rail transport.

SACM BB 63500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 63000
Built by	Brissonneau and Lotz, SACM · 1956–1971580 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	450 kW603 hp	603 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.68 m48 ft 2 in	48 ft 2 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.98 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in
Weight	68 t149,914 lb	149,914 lb

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Operators of the SACM BB 63500

Railway companies that have operated the BB 63500, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chemin Touristique Limousin Périgord	CFTLP BB 63500	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF BB 63500	France
Voies Ferrées Locales et Industrielles	VFLI BB	France