SNCF Class BB 66600
| Company type | Diesel-electric locomotive |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railway transport |
| Predecessor | SNCF Class BB 66000 |
| Products | Locomotives |
Number of employees | 11 (units) |
The SNCF Class BB 66600 represents a limited batch of centre-cab diesel locomotives, which were modernized from the earlier Class BB 66000 by fitting them with a more robust SEMT 12PA4 diesel engine delivering . These locomotives measure in length and have a weight of , enabling them to achieve a top speed of . Each unit was capable of multiple-unit operation, with all except two models equipped with electric train heating systems.
This series comprised 11 locomotives initially assigned to Nîmes, where they mainly operated on services towards Clermont-Ferrand.
Fleet List
| Number | Rebuilt from | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BB 66604 | BB 66304 | |
| BB 66605 | BB 66305 | |
| BB 66606 | BB 66306 | |
| BB 66607 | BB 66307 | |
| BB 66608 | BB 66308 | |
| BB 66610 | BB 66310 | |
| BB 66611 | BB 66311 | |
| BB 66612 | BB 66312 | |
| BB 66614 | BB 66098 | No ETH fitted |
| BB 66615 | BB 66102 | No ETH fitted |
| BB 66616 | BB 66106 |