SNCF Class BB 67200 explained

Class BB 67200
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Designer:Paul Arzens
Builder:Brissonneau and Lotz
Builddate:1980–1984
Totalproduction:80
Uicclass:Bo′Bo′
Britishclass:Bo-Bo
Primemover:SEMT 16PA4
Enginetype:V16 Diesel
Cylindercount:16
Transmission:Electrical
Trainheating:None
Operator:SNCF
Operatorclass:BB 67200
Fleetnumbers:67201–67280

The Class BB 67200 diesel locomotives of SNCF were adapted from BB 67000 locomotives.

History

With the opening of the LGV Sud-Est, thirty BB 67000 class locomotives were fitted with cab signalling and radio to operate ballast trains and for use in an emergency on the high speed lines. For the latter purpose they were fitted with a Scharfenberg coupler at one end to enable them to be attached to a TGV rake. Initially the class was based at Nevers.[1] A further 50 locomotives were subsequently converted.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Garvin . Brian . Fox . Peter . Appleby . Chris . SNCF/French National Railways . 1986 . Platform Five . Sheffield . 0-906579-62-7 . 45–48.