SNCF Class BB 27000

Class BB27000

27047 heading North Empty from Lyon
Type and origin
Power type Electric
Builder Alstom
Build date 2002–2006
Total produced 180
Specifications
AAR wheel arr Bo-Bo
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Length 19.72 m (64 ft 8 in)
Adhesive weight 11.25 t (11.07 long tons; 12.40 short tons)
Loco weight 90 t (89 long tons; 99 short tons)
Electric system(s) Catenary
25 kV 50 Hz AC
1500 V DC
Current collection Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output 4,200 kW (5,600 hp)
Career
Operators Fret SNCF
Class BB 27000
Number in class 180
Numbers 27001–27180
Locale France
Delivered 2002–2006
Disposition in service

The SNCF Class BB 27000 "Prima" electric locomotives were built by Alstom between 2001–2005. These are dual-voltage freight-only locomotives; they are not fitted with a 1500 V DC electrical line for train heating and accessories. One hundred and eighty of the locomotives, numbered 27001–27180, were built for Fret SNCF, for use on freight traffic. Their introduction led to the withdrawal of several elderly electric types, including Classes CC 7000, CC 7100, BB 8100 and BB 12000. They have also made significant inroads into Classes CC 6500, BB 8500, BB 16500 and BB 25500.

They can be seen largely in North and Eastern France and the lines through Dijon to Lyon, and the lines to Rouen and Caen.

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