SNCF Class BB 61000 facts for kids
The SNCF Class BB 61000 are special diesel locomotives. They were built for the French state railways, known as SNCF. These powerful trains were made by a company called Vossloh. They were built between 2002 and 2005.
There are 23 of these locomotives in total. Their numbers go from 61001 to 61023. Because they are used for moving goods, they have a '4' added to their numbers. So, you might see them as 461001 to 461023. These locomotives are mainly used to pull freight trains across France.
These are not the first trains to use these numbers. There was an older series of trains called the SNCF Class C 61000 that used similar numbers before.
What Are These Locomotives Used For?
These locomotives are like the workhorses of the railway. They are designed to pull heavy freight trains. This means they carry goods and materials all over the country. They help transport everything from cars to food.
They are known for their strong diesel engines. These engines give them the power to move very heavy loads. They are an important part of how goods travel by train in France.
Where Do They Live?
Most of these locomotives were based in a place called Strasbourg. This is like their home base or garage. From there, they would go out on their missions.
Over time, some of these locomotives changed hands. They were sold to other railway companies. For example, some went to ECR and VFLI. This shows how useful and reliable these trains are. Even after years of service, they continue to work for different companies.
