loco-info.com - French State Railway BB 25500

Dimensions and Weights
Length	48 ft 2 3/4 in	49 ft 0 3/16 in	51 ft 1 in
Service weight	169,756 lbs	171,960 lbs	176,370 lbs
Adhesive weight	169,756 lbs	171,960 lbs	176,370 lbs
Axle load	42,439 lbs	42,990 lbs	44,092 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	25501-25544	25545-25587	25588-25694

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	electric - AC/DC
Electric system	25,000 V 50 Hz, 1,500 V
Continuous power	3,943 hp (2,940 kW)
Top speed	87 mph
Starting effort	74,187 lbf

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 2.29	1 : 2.32	1 : 2.38
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0232 hp/lb	0.0229 hp/lb	0.0224 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00

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last changed: 09 2023

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