SNCF BB 20011 and 20012 explained
SNCF BB 20011
SNCF BB 20012 |
| Powertype: | Electric |
| Rebuilddate: | 1985 : 20011 rebuilt from 22379[1]
1986 : 20012 rebuilt from 22380
1994 : both rebuilt for TTU
1995 : both rebuilt to standard BB 22200 |
The SNCF BB 20011 and SNCF BB 20012 were electric locomotives used for testing, built by Alsthom between 1985 and 1986. The two locomotives were the synchronous dual-voltage prototypes for Class BB 26000.
In 1994 the locomotives were re-used for work on the Channel Tunnel, then converted to standard class BB 22200s in 1995.
History
SNCF BB 26000 test locomotives
In 1985 and 1986 the SNCF BB 22200 locomotives numbers 22379 and 22380 were modified[1] to test dual voltage electric traction equipment, the microprocessor control, and auxiliary variable speed induction motors. 20012 was used to test the combination of pneumatic brake system and electric brake system.[2]
Channel tunnel machines
In 1994 the units were used in the Channel Tunnel as motor engines for TTU trains.[3] (Channel tunnel freight engines)[4]
Conversion to standard locomotives
In 1995 the locomotives were converted back to standard SNCF Class BB 22200 type.[3]
Miniature models
The locomotive 20011 has been produced by Märklin[5] and Roco[6] [7] in HO scale.
External links
- Images
Notes and References
- Web site: Une histoire technologique du THALYS. isabelle-saillot.com. ... la SNCF avait fait modifier la BB 15055 en BB 10004 puis les BB 22379 et 22380 alors en construction, en BB 20011 (1985) et 20012 (1986). fr. Isabelle Saillot. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110713061053/http://isabelle-saillot.com/thalys.htm. 2011-07-13.
- Web site: Traction ferroviaire 1ére partie : Evolution des choix technologiques de ces 30 dernières années Influence des composants de l'électronique de puissance sur les choix technologiques. Railway Traction (1st part) : Evolution of technological choices over 30 years, influence of components on power electronics technology decisions. science-physiques.ac.dijon.fr. fr.
- Web site: SNCF withdrawn dc electric locomotives. Class 22200 (nrs. 379-80), delivered as prototypes BB 20011-12 with synchronous motors (for Class 26000). Rebuilt as TTU (1994), then as original 22200s (1995). www.railfanurope.net. 2011-01-06. 2013-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20130125092126/http://www.railfaneurope.net/list/france/france_sncf_del.html. dead.
- BB 22000 testing begins Rail issue 204 7 July 1993 page 45
- Web site: B.Z.T - Galerie de photos - MÄRKLIN. MACHINES ÉLECTRIQUES SNCF. fr. www.bxt87.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110707122535/http://www.bzt87.com/BZT/MARKLIN/MARKLIN-F1.htm. 2011-07-07.
- Web site: Locomotives pour trains d'essais. www.trains-speciaux.fr. fr. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721022157/http://www.trains-speciaux.fr/cadres-droite/liste_locomotives_trains_dessais.htm. 2011-07-21.
- Web site: Roco Frankreich ELok BB 7200,15000,20000,22000. Helmut Kern. de. www.bahn.hfkern.de.
