Sunday, February 7, 2016

SNCF BB 16000 class electric


A total 62 of these were built between 1958 and 1963 for new line electrification in 25 kV 50 Hz, here shown at the inauguration of electrification between Aulnay and Verberie in 1963.  They had a service weight of 88 tonnes, a length of 16.7 metres, a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and a continuous output rating of 4,130 kW (5,535 hp).

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