SNCF Class BB 22200
class of 205 French electric locomotives
The BB 22200 is a class of electric locomotives in service with the French railways SNCF, built by Alstom between 1976-1986. They are a polycurrent version (1500 CV direct current and 25 kV 50 Hz AC) of the BB 7200 and BB 15000 classes,[1] with which it shares the exterior appearance. Thanks to this characteristic they can run in all French electrified lines.
 BB 22207 at Nantes on 31 August 2001 | |
| Power type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Builder | Alstom |
| 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 × Alstom 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 |
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References
change- ↑ The designation "22000" is in fact the sum of 7200 and 15000
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