The SNCF BB 69400 are a class of diesel locomotives resulting from the renovation and re-engining of members of class BB 66400 between 2004 and 2005 for the freight sector, Fret, of SNCF.[3]

SNCF BB 69400
BB 69431 at Longueau
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderFrance CAFL
France Alsthom
France Compagnie Électro-Mécanique
France SACM
France Fives-Lille
France Socofer (refurbishment)
Build date1968-1971 (original)
2004-2010 (refurbishment)
Total produced64 (2008)
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length14.97 m (49 ft 1.4 in)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverMTU 12V 4000 R41
Engine typeV12 Diesel
Traction motors4x Alsthom TA 648 A1
TransmissionElectric
Loco brakepneumatic (TDL)
Safety systemsCrocodile, KVB
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,040 kW (1,390 hp)
Tractive effort167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF-FRET
ClassBB 69400
Number in class64
Numbers69403-69506 (with gaps)
First run2004
Dispositionin service
[1] [2]


Rebuilding edit

The original MGO V16BSHR engines were replaced with MTU 12V 4000 R41 units. The re-engineering of the BB 69400 was an opportunity to review the ergonomics of the driving stations with the integration of standardized equipment and soundproofing of the cabin. Cabin air conditioning was installed utilising a 7.80 kW Soprano unit.

Livery edit

In addition to the Fret livery worn by these locomotives since their conversion, the BB 69400 allocated to the infrastructure sector, Infra, since 2015, have been repainted in the latter's yellow and grey livery.[4]

Fleet list and dépôt allocation edit

 
2 BB 69400s in Fret livery
 
A BB 69400 in Fret livery with Infra branding
 
A BB 69400 in Infra livery on RER line C in Paris

Allocation as of 1 January 2019

Number Converted from
[5] · [6] · [7] · [8]
Withdrawn Livery Dépôt
69402 Ex 66402 20 December 2017 Fret /
69403 Ex 66403 / Fret Longueau
69409 Ex 66409 / Fret Longueau
69410 Ex 66410 / Fret Longueau
69412 Ex 66412 30 September 2016 Fret /
69413 Ex 66413 / Fret Longueau
69414 Ex 66414 / Infra Longueau
69415 Ex 66415 / Fret Longueau
69416 Ex 66416 / Fret Longueau
69418 Ex 66418 / Fret Longueau
69419 Ex 66419 30 September 2016 Fret /
69420 Ex 66420 30 September 2016 Fret /
69421 Ex 66421 26 June 2018 Fret /
69422 Ex 66422 / Fret Longueau
69423 Ex 66423 / Fret Longueau
69424 Ex 66424 / Fret Longueau
69425 Ex 66425 / Fret Longueau
69426 Ex 66426 / Fret Chalindrey
69427 Ex 66427 / Fret Longueau
69428 Ex 66428 / Fret Longueau
69430 Ex 66430 / Fret Longueau
69431 Ex 66431 / Fret Longueau
69432 Ex 66432 26 June 2018 Fret /
69433 Ex 66433 / Fret Longueau
69434 Ex 66434 30 September 2016 Fret /
69436 Ex 66436 26 June 2018 Fret /
69437 Ex 66437 / Fret Longueau
69438 Ex 66438 / Fret Chalindrey
69439 Ex 66439 / Infra Longueau
69440 Ex 66440 / Fret Chalindrey
69441 Ex 66441 / Fret Longueau
69443 Ex 66443 / Fret Chalindrey
69444 Ex 66444 / Fret Chalindrey
69446 Ex 66446 / Fret Chalindrey
69447 Ex 66447 / Fret Chalindrey
69448 Ex 66448 / Fret Chalindrey
69449 Ex 66449 26 June 2018 Fret /
69451 Ex 66451 / Fret Chalindrey
69452 Ex 66452 / Fret Chalindrey
69453 Ex 66453 / Fret Chalindrey
69454 Ex 66454 / Fret Chalindrey
69458 Ex 66458 / Fret Chalindrey
69461 Ex 66461 / Fret Chalindrey
69464 Ex 66464 / Fret Chalindrey
69465 Ex 66465 / Fret Chalindrey
69466 Ex 66466 / Fret Chalindrey
69470 Ex 66470 / Fret Chalindrey
69472 Ex 66472 / Infra Chalindrey
69473 Ex 66473 / Fret Chalindrey
69474 Ex 66474 / Fret Chalindrey
69475 Ex 66475 20 December 2017 Fret /
69476 Ex 66476 26 June 2018 Fret /
69477 Ex 66477 / Fret Longueau
69478 Ex 66478 / Fret Longueau
69480 Ex 66480 / Infra Chalindrey
69481 Ex 66481 / Fret Longueau
69482 Ex 66482 / Fret Longueau
69483 Ex 66483 / Fret Chalindrey
69484 Ex 66484 / Fret Chalindrey
69485 Ex 66485 / Fret Chalindrey
69486 Ex 66486 / Fret Chalindrey
69487 Ex 66487 / Fret Chalindrey
69488 Ex 66488 / Fret Longueau
69489 Ex 66489 / Infra Longueau
69490 Ex 66490 / Fret Longueau
69491 Ex 66491 / Fret Longueau
69492 Ex 66492 / Infra Longueau
69493 Ex 66493 / Fret Longueau
69494 Ex 66494 / Fret Longueau
69495 Ex 66495 / Infra Chalindrey
69496 Ex 66496 26 June 2018 Fret /
69498 Ex 66498 / Fret Chalindrey
69499 Ex 66499 26 June 2018 Fret /
69505 Ex 66505 / Fret Longueau
69506 Ex 66506 / Fret Longueau

Preservation edit

The following locomotives have been preserved:

  • BB 69421 : Train à vapeur en Limousin.
  • BB 69432 : Matériel Ferroviaire Patrimoine National.
  • BB 69436 : Agrivap: Les trains de la découverte.
  • BB 69449 : Amicale des Anciens et Amis de la Traction Vapeur, à Montluçon (03).
  • BB 69499 : Train à vapeur du Limousin.

References edit

  1. ^ Defrance 1978.
  2. ^ Redoutey 2007, p. 255.
  3. ^ "BB69400 SNCF". Trains d'Europe (in French). Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  4. ^ Thomas, L (November 2015). "Brèves". Rail Passion (in French). 217: 8. ISSN 2264-5411.
  5. ^ 69410/414/415/418/431/439/441/458/461/466/477/478/483/505/506/ Revue bimestrielle Voies Ferrées, Le matériel moteur de la SNCF en 2004-2005, numéro 150, juillet-août 2005 page 31
  6. ^ 69410/414/415/423/428/430/431/432/433/436/437/438/439/440/443/444/447/448/452/458/466/478/481/484/485/486/494/499 Revue bimestrielle Voies Ferrées, Le matériel moteur de la SNCF en 2005-2006, numéro 156, juillet-août 2006 page 19
  7. ^ 69409/412/413/416/419/420/422/423/424/425/426/434/446/451/454/464/472/476/480/482/487/489/490/491/492/493 Revue bimestrielle Voies Ferrées, Le matériel moteur de la SNCF en 2006, numéro 161, mai-juin 2007 page 19
  8. ^ 69402/403/421/427/449/453/465/470/473/474/475/488/495/496/498 Revue bimestrielle Voies Ferrées, Le matériel moteur de la SNCF en 2008-2009, numéro 175, septembre-octobre 2009 page 26

Bibliography edit

  • Defrance, Jacques (1978). Le matériel moteur de la SNCF (in French). Paris: "La Vie du rail".
  • Redoutey, Denis (2007). Le matériel moteur de la SNCF (in French). Paris: "La Vie du rail". ISBN 978-2-915034-65-3. OCLC 470662461.
  • Revue bimestrielle Voies Ferrées, Le matériel moteur de la SNCF, en plusieurs articles sur plusieurs numéros par année
  • Revue mensuelle Rail Passion, État trimestriel du matériel moteur SNCF, un article par trimestre