SACM BB 66000

Built by CAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

830 kW

1,113 hp

Length

14.89 m

48 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SACM BB 66000

Discover the robust BB 66000 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

This versatile locomotive, with its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, was built by a consortium of leading manufacturers including CAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, and Fives.

Boasting a top speed of 120 km/h and a power output of 830 kW, the BB 66000 is designed for efficient service on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks.

Its impressive dimensions of 14.89 meters in length, 2.98 meters in width, and 4.26 meters in height allow it to navigate various routes with ease.

Explore the enduring legacy and operational capabilities of the BB 66000, a significant part of French railway history.

SACM BB 66000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 66400
Built by	CAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, Fives
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	830 kW1,113 hp	1,113 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.89 m48 ft 10 in	48 ft 10 in
Width	2.98 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.26 m14 ft 0 in	14 ft 0 in