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French State Railway BB 16500
The BB 16500 was the first locomotive from the “BB Alstom” family. Despite its output of only 2,580 kW, it was built in large numbers in order to get enough locomotives for the new 25.000 Volt power system. Like many ...
General
| Property | French State Railway BB 16500Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1964 |
| Manufacturers | Alstom |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | French State Railway BB 16500Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.40 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.81 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 1.61 m |
| Service weight | 74 t |
| Adhesive weight | 74 t |
| Axle load | 18.5 t |
Power
| Property | French State Railway BB 16500Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Continuous power | 2,580 kW (3,508 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Starting effort | 324.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | French State Railway BB 16500Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.24 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 34.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
