SNCF Class CC 65000

The SNCF Class CC 65000 diesel locomotives were built by Alsthom, CAFL and SACM between 1957 and 1958. They were most often used in the triangle Nantes-Tours, Tours-Bordeaux and Bordeaux-La Rochelle-Nantes.

    SNCF 060.DB
    SNCF CC 65000
    CC 65001 is preserved at the Cité du Train, Mulhouse
    Type and origin
    Power typeDiesel-electric
    BuilderAlsthom, CAFL, SACM
    Total produced20
    Specifications
    Configuration:
      UICCo′Co′
    Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
    Length19,814 mm (65 ft 18 in)
    Loco weight112 tonnes (110 long tons; 123 short tons)
    Fuel typeDiesel
    Prime moverSACM MGO VSHR, 2 off
    Engine typeV12
    Traction motorsAlsthom TA 643 A1, 180 volt, force ventilated, 6 off
    Performance figures
    Maximum speed80 or 130 km/h (50 or 81 mph)
    Power output:
      Continuous970 kW (1,320 CV; 1,300 hp)
    Career
    OperatorsSNCF
    Numbers
    • 060.DB.1 – 060.DB.20
    • CC 65001 – CC 65020
    NicknamesSous-marin (Submarine), Juke-box (Jukebox)
    Delivered1957–58
    Retired1981–1988


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