SNCF Class BB 63400
| Company type | Diesel-electric locomotive class |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railway transport |
| Founded | 1959–1960 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Diesel-electric locomotives |
Number of employees | 23 locomotives (1959–1960) |
The SNCF Class BB 63400 comprised 23 diesel-electric locomotives featuring a centre cab design, constructed by Brissonneau et Lotz for SNCF during the period of 1959 to 1960. These units, numbered from 63401 to 63423, were procured through Eurofima financing and exhibited design elements akin to the more robust SNCF Class BB 63500. Initially, they operated primarily as yard switchers stationed in Nantes, but with the progressive electrification of the rail network, their roles were adjusted accordingly. The entire series was retired by the year 2015.
A significant example within this class is locomotive BB 63413, known as Plathee, which was repurposed between 2009 and 2011 as a hybrid locomotive testbed, reflecting SNCF's dedication to advancing railway technology.
Fleet list
| Pre-1962 Number | Number | Service Entry | Withdrawal Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040 DE 401 | BB 63401 | 11 November 1959 | 22 December 2011 | |
| 040 DE 402 | BB 63402 | 6 November 1959 | 28 March 2012 | Converted to BB 64631 |
| 040 DE 403 | BB 63403 | 10 December 1959 | 10 December 2006 | |
| 040 DE 404 | BB 63404 | 12 December 1959 | 22 February 2011 | |
| 040 DE 405 | BB 63405 | 15 December 1959 | / | |
| 040 DE 406 | BB 63406 | 5 December 1959 | / | |
| 040 DE 407 | BB 63407 | 15 December 1959 | 16 August 2011 | |
| 040 DE 408 | BB 63408 | 10 December 1959 | 24 September 2011 | |
| 040 DE 409 | BB 63409 | 15 December 1959 | 5 January 2015 | |
| 040 DE 410 | BB 63410 | 18 December 1959 | 28 March 2012 | Rebuilt as BB 64620 |
| 040 DE 411 | BB 63411 | 28 December 1959 | 28 February 2012 | |
| 040 DE 412 | BB 63412 | 28 December 1959 | 28 September 2004 | |
| 040 DE 413 | BB 63413 | 31 December 1959 | 15 September 2011 | Hybrid technology demonstrator conversion |
| 040 DE 414 | BB 63414 | 31 December 1959 | 25 June 2007 | |
| 040 DE 415 | BB 63415 | 31 December 1959 | 25 January 2012 | |
| 040 DE 416 | BB 63416 | 11 January 1960 | 1 December 2011 | |
| 040 DE 417 | BB 63417 | 11 January 1960 | 30 December 2003 | |
| 040 DE 418 | BB 63418 | 11 January 1960 | 15 July 2010 | |
| 040 DE 419 | BB 63419 | 11 January 1960 | 30 December 2003 | |
| 040 DE 420 | BB 63420 | 15 January 1960 | 28 December 2005 | |
| 040 DE 421 | BB 63421 | 22 January 1960 | 31 December 2004 | |
| 040 DE 422 | BB 63422 | 23 January 1960 | 30 December 2003 | |
| 040 DE 423 | BB 63423 | 29 January 1960 | 21 March 2011 |