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French State Railway BB 16000 and BB 16100
The BB 16000 was introduced in 1958 with the aim to accelerate passenger trains of up to 800 tonnes from 120 to 160 km/h. By 1963, MTE had built 62 locomotives for service under 25 kV AC. They were part of the BB Jacq...
General
| Property | French State Railway BB 16000 and BB 16100Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1963 |
| Manufacturers | MTE |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | French State Railway BB 16000 and BB 16100Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.68 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.20 m |
| Service weight | 88 t |
| Adhesive weight | 88 t |
| Axle load | 22 t |
Power
| Property | French State Railway BB 16000 and BB 16100Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Continuous power | 4,130 kW (5,615 PS) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Starting effort | 309.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | French State Railway BB 16000 and BB 16100Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.79 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 46.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
