FAMILY OF SNCF B-B ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES IS COMPLETE

With the delivery by Francorail-MTE and Alsthom of ac/dc and dc-only versions of the successful BB 15000 introduced in 1971 for 25 kV ac lines, the four-axle family of standard French electric locomotives is complete. Modular electric components within a common mechanical design keep down the cost of production and maintenance.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

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  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Publication Date: 1976-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 304
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 132
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Standardization; Two axle trucks; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00145156
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 1 1977 12:00AM