BB 63000

BB 63000

SNCF BB 63123
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Specifications
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Performance figures
Power output 600 kW
Career
Operators SNCF
Locale France
Delivered 1953

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

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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