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SNCF Class BB 37000

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Class BB37000
SNCF Fret locomotive 37023 at Unkel
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAlstom
Build date2004
Total produced60
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length19.72 m (64 ft 8 in)
Adhesive weight22.5 tonnes (22.1 long tons; 24.8 short tons)
Loco weight90 tonnes (89 long tons; 99 short tons)
Electric system/sCatenary
1.5 kV DC
15 kV  16.7 Hz AC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output4,200 kW (5,600 hp)
Career
OperatorsSNCF/Fret
ClassBB37000
Number in class59 (as of 2007)
Numbers370001–37006, 37008–37060
DispositionOne retired, remainder in service

The SNCF Class BB 37000 "Prima" electric locomotives are currently being built by Alstom. These locomotives are the triple-voltage version of the Class BB 27000. Sixty of these locomotives, numbered 37001–37060, have been ordered by Fret SNCF for international freight traffic. 37007 was destroyed in the Zoufftgen train accident on 11 October 2006.

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