SNCF Class BB 9300

SNCF BB9300

BB 9329 at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz on 5 September 2005
Type and origin
Power type Electric
Builder France Schneider-Jeumont
France CEM
Build date 19671969
Total produced 40
Specifications
UIC classification Bo'Bo'
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Length 16.20 m (53 ft 2 in)
Electric system(s) 1.5 kV DC Catenary
Current collection
method
Pantograph
Traction motors 4x Alsthom GLM 931B
Performance figures
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power output 3,850 kW (5,160 hp)
Tractive effort 260 kN (58,000 lbf)
Career
Operator(s) SNCF
Class BB9300
Number in class 36 (2008)
Number(s) 9301, 9303-9313, 9315-9331, 9333-9335, 9337-9340
Locale South West France - No further north than Tours, no further east than Marseille
First run 1967 - 1969
Disposition in service

The SNCF Class BB 9300 electric locomotives were built by Schneider-Jeumont/CEM between 19671969. In recent years they have been more common on services around Marseille, Avignon, Nîmes, Narbonne and Toulouse. All are allocated Toulouse depot.

They work passenger services and do not operate freight services. The main service they operate is between Marseille and Toulouse, but can be seen elsewhere in the south west.

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