SNCF Class CC 65000

SNCF 060.DB
SNCF CC 65000

CC 65001 is preserved at the Cité du Train, Mulhouse
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Alsthom, CAFL, SACM
Total produced 20
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UIC Co′Co′
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length 19,814 mm (65 ft 1⁄8 in)
Loco weight 112 tonnes (110 long tons; 123 short tons)
Fuel type Diesel
Prime mover SACM MGO VSHR, 2 off
Engine type V12
Traction motors Alsthom TA 643 A1, 180 volt, force ventilated, 6 off
Performance figures
Maximum speed 80 or 130 km/h (50 or 81 mph)
Power output:
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 • Continuous 970 kW (1,320 CV; 1,300 hp)
Career
Operators SNCF
Numbers
  • 060.DB.1 – 060.DB.20
  • CC 65001 – CC 65020
Nicknames Sous-marin (Submarine)
Delivered 1957–58
Retired 1981–1988

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

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