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French State Railway CC 70000
The class CC 70000 designated two diesel locomotive prototypes which were intended to replace the most powerful steam locomotives. The highest possible power output was to be achieved by combining two diesel engines w...
General
| Property | French State Railway CC 70000Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965-1966 |
| Manufacturers | Alstom, Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | French State Railway CC 70000Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.73 m |
| Wheelbase | 19.13 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.22 m |
| Service weight | 117 t |
| Adhesive weight | 117 t |
| Axle load | 19.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,500 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | French State Railway CC 70000Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | S.E.M.T. Pielstick 16PA4 185 |
| Engine type | 2x V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | French State Railway CC 70000Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 3,530 kW (4,799 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Starting effort | 307.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | French State Railway CC 70000Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.74 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 30.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
