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French State Railway BB 12000
To test the optimum technology for electrification with 25,000 V and 50 Hz, the SNCF had four different types of electric locomotives built by different manufacturers. Testing took place on the line between Lille and ...
General
| Property | French State Railway BB 12000Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1954-1961 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: Creusot, Alstom, electrical part: Schneider-Westinghouse, Jeumont-Schneider |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | French State Railway BB 12000Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.20 m |
| Service weight | 83.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 83.4 t |
| Axle load | 20.9 t |
Power
| Property | French State Railway BB 12000Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Continuous power | 2,470 kW (3,358 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | French State Railway BB 12000Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 29.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
