SNCF Class BB 63000

The BB 63000 is a diesel-powered freight shunting locomotive used by French rail operator SNCF. It produces 600kW of power.[1]

BB 63000
SBB (ex-SNCF) BB 63123
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Performance figures
Power output600 kW
Career
OperatorsSNCF
LocaleFrance
Delivered1953

A BB 63000 locomotive was used as hybrid locomotive testing platform, the BB 63413 Plathee, in the 2000s.

References
  1. Jeunesse, A.; Thiounn, M. (June 2006). "A Hybrid Locomotive for Demonstration and Investigation on Energetics" (PDF). 6th World Railway Research Conference, (WCRR), (CDROM). SNCF. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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