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French State Railway BB 9003 and 9004
With the BB 9003 and 9004, the first two four-axle SNCF express electric locomotives were built in France. For the power transmission, a cardan shaft was used for the first time in order to optimally cushion the tract...
General
| Property | French State Railway BB 9003 and 9004 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: Jeumont-Schneider, electrical part: Oerlikon |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | French State Railway BB 9003 and 9004 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.20 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.20 m |
| Service weight | 80 t |
| Adhesive weight | 80 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power
| Property | French State Railway BB 9003 and 9004 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Continuous power | 3,180 kW (4,324 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | French State Railway BB 9003 and 9004 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 39.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
