The SNCF Class BB 63400 was a class of centre cab diesel locomotives built for SNCF between 1959 and 1960 by Brissonneau et Lotz. The class consisted of 23 locomotives numbered 63401– 63423. The construction was financed under the Eurofima arrangements. Initially they were based at Nantes for use as yard pilots. In later years they were transferred elsewhere as electrification took over.[1] The class was withdrawn from service by 2015.[2]

SNCF BB 63400
BB 63401 at Longeau
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Brissonneau et Lotz Build date 1959–1960 Total produced 23
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR Bo–Bo  • Commonwealth Bo-Bo Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Bogies 2 Wheel diameter 1,050 mm (41 in) Length 14.68 m (48.2 ft) Loco weight 68 t (67 long tons; 75 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover MGO V12SH
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph) Power output 605 kW (811 hp) Tractive effort 167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career Operators SNCF Number in class 23 Numbers 63401–63423 Withdrawn 2015

A BB 63400 locomotive, BB 63413 Plathee, was used as a hybrid locomotive testing platform from 2009 to 2011. [3]

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