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Diesel locomotive

SACM CC 65500

Built by Alsthom, CAFL, SACM

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
1,188 kW
1,593 hp
Length
19.42 m
63 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955–1959
35 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the SACM CC 65500

Discover the powerful CC 65500 diesel locomotive, a workhorse built by Alsthom, CAFL, and SACM between 1955 and 1959.

This robust locomotive features a Sulzer 12LDA28 prime mover, delivering an impressive 1188 kW of power and a top speed of 75 km/h. Its Co'Co' UIC axle configuration and 1435 mm gauge make it a versatile machine for various railway operations.

The CC 65500 has served with distinction in France, notably for the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) and Travaux du Sud-Ouest (TSO). Measuring 19.42 meters in length, this locomotive represents a significant piece of railway history.

SACM CC 65500 technical specifications

Value
Built byAlsthom, CAFL, SACM · 1955–195935 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output1,188 kW1,593 hp
Prime moverSulzer 12LDA28
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.42 m63 ft 9 in
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Operators of the SACM CC 65500

Railway companies that have operated the CC 65500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF CC 65500France
Travaux du Sud-OuestTSO CC 65500France

SACM CC 65500 photos

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