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French State Railway BB 63000
The BB 63000, which was known as the 040 DE before it was redesignated in 1962, was created to replace medium-powered steam locomotives. They were four-axle diesel-electric locomotives with one driver's cab and asymme...
General
| Property | French State Railway BB 63000 63000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Built | 1953-1964 |
| Manufacturers | Brissonneau et Lotz |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | French State Railway BB 63000 63000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.68 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.10 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.60 m |
| Service weight | 68 t |
| Adhesive weight | 68 t |
| Axle load | 17 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | French State Railway BB 63000 63000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sulzer 6LDA22 |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | French State Railway BB 63000 63000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 441 kW (600 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
| Starting effort | 167.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | French State Railway BB 63000 63000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.99 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
