SNCF Class BB 67000
| Industry | Locomotive manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Diesel locomotives |
The Class BB 67000 diesel locomotives were launched by the SNCF ("French National Railway Company") during the 1960s. Conceived by Paul Arzens and manufactured by Brissonneau and Lotz, a total of 124 locomotives were constructed from 1963 until 1968. Equipped with a Bo′Bo′ wheel configuration and driven by a SEMT 16PA4 V16 diesel engine paired with electric transmission, these units produced 1470 kW of power. They operated at top speeds ranging between 90 and 130 km/h and had a mass of 80 tons. The BB 67000 series was a key component of SNCF’s diesel-electric locomotive fleet throughout this era.
History
This series was introduced by SNCF in the 1960s to succeed steam locomotives, representing an early design effort by Paul Arzens. Originally intended for mixed-traffic use with bogies geared for versatility, they were subsequently dedicated solely to freight operations after gearing adjustments. These locomotives did not include onboard train heating boilers but were used alongside boiler vans when assigned to passenger trains. From 1980 to 1984, thirty units underwent conversion to BB 67200 standards for ballast train work on the LGV network. Locomotive number 67036 served as the prototype for an ETH equipped model, renumbered as 67291, which paved the way for the BB 67300 class; sixteen original locomotives were modified accordingly.
Technical details
The locomotives are powered by a V16 diesel engine set at a 90-degree angle, producing 2400 bhp. This engine operates at a speed of 1500 rpm and has a displacement of .