SNCF Class BB 22200 facts for kids
 BB 22207 at Nantes on 31 August 2001. |
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| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | Alsthom |
| Build date | 1976-1986 |
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
| UIC classification | B'B' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Length | 17.48 m |
| Total weight | 90 t |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 1500V DC |
| Current Collection method(s) | Pantograph |
| Traction motors | 2 × Alsthom TAB674 |
| Top speed | 160/200 km/h |
| Power output | 4360/5600 kW |
| Tractive effort | 294 kN (Max) |
| Locomotive brakes | Air |
| Train brakes | Air |
| Career | SNCF |
The BB 22200 is a special type of electric locomotive used by the French railway company, SNCF. These powerful trains were built by a company called Alsthom between 1976 and 1986.
What makes the BB 22200 unique is its ability to use different kinds of electricity. Imagine a train that can plug into different types of power outlets! This means it can travel on almost all electrified train lines across France.
What Makes the BB 22200 Special?
The BB 22200 is known as a "polycurrent" locomotive. This fancy word just means it can run on two different types of electricity:
- 1500 volts DC (direct current)
- 25,000 volts AC (alternating current) at 50 Hertz
This ability is super helpful because different parts of the French railway network use different power systems. Because the BB 22200 can switch between them, it doesn't need to stop and change locomotives when the power system changes.
How It Looks and What It Does
The BB 22200 looks very similar to two other French train classes: the BB 7200 and the BB 15000. They all share a similar design.
These locomotives are designed to pull various types of trains, including passenger trains and freight trains, across France. They are an important part of the French railway system, helping people and goods move around the country efficiently.
Images for kids
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BB 22266 in "En Voyage" livery
