SNCF 040.DF facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SNCF 040.DF.1SNCF BB 60041 |
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| SNCF 040.DF.1, later BB 60041 | |
| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Builder | Renault |
| Build date | 1952 |
| Total production | 1 |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′ |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Wheelbase | 2.600 metres (8 ft 6+3⁄8 in), truck |
| Length | 15.000 m (49 ft 2+1⁄2 in) over Headstocks 15.960 m (52 ft 4+3⁄8 in) over Buffers |
| Width | 2.700 m (8 ft 10+1⁄4 in) |
| Height | 3.600 m (11 ft 9+3⁄4 in) |
| Axle load | 13.375 t (13.164 long tons; 14.743 short tons) |
| Locomotive weight | 53.500 t (52.655 long tons; 58.974 short tons) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Prime mover | Renault 565, 2 off |
| Engine type | V12 Diesel |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Nicknames | Birgitte |
| Withdrawn | 1970 |
| Disposition | Scrapped |
SNCF 040.DF was a class of one prototype diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for the SNCF built in 1952 by Renault.
In 1962 it was renumbered from 040.DF.1 to BB 60041.
Like the 060.DA, it was delivered in a livery of dark green with a yellow stripe.
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