SNCF BB 9400
Picture of electric locomotive
Example of the series in 1983
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
Designer
Builder
  • Fives/MTE, mechanical
  • CEM/MTE, electrical
Build date1967–1969
Total produced135
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter1,020 mm (40 in)
Length:
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 • Over beams14,400 mm (570 in)
Loco weight60 t (59 long tons; 66 short tons)
Electric system/s1500 V DC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Power output:
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 • Continuous2,210 kW (2,960 hp)
Tractive effort270 kN (61,000 lbf)
Career
Numbers9401–9535
NicknamesVespa

The SNCF Class BB 9400 was an electric locomotive of the SNCF. It was used to haul L’Aquilon, a high-speed passenger train between Paris, Dijon and Lyon-Perrache.[1] The locomotives were given the nickname "Vespa", as they were very lightweight.[2] They were one of a series of locomotives called the "BB Jacquemin", as they used bogies designed by engineer André Jacquemin. The locomotive itself was designed by noted French railway designer Paul Arzens.[3] In later years they hauled passenger trains on the difficult Béziers–Neussargues line.[4]

The locomotive series was built between 1967 and 1969, numbered 9401 to 9535.[4] These fell into two groups; the original group was limited to 120 km/h (75 mph), with units BB 9531 to 9535 capable of 180 km/h (110 mph). These units operated under a 1,500 V DC catenary, with a power of 2,210 kW (2,960 hp). The locomotives are 14.40 m (47.2 ft) long and weigh 60 t (59 long tons; 66 short tons). They were fitted for multiple unit and push–pull working.[4] Some were modified in the 1980s to work in freight service and reclassified as BB 9600, with sound-proofed cabins and a unified control stand for the operator. All units have been removed from service, with one example kept on display at the Gare de Nîmes.[5]

Fleet list

Pre 1962 Number Number[4] Entered service Withdrawn Notes
040 DE 401 BB 6340111 November 195922 December 2011
040 DE 402 BB 634026 November 195928 March 2012Rebuilt as BB 64631[6]
040 DE 403 BB 6340310 December 195910 December 2006
040 DE 404 BB 6340412 December 195922 February 2011
040 DE 405 BB 6340515 December 1959/
040 DE 406 BB 634065 December 1959/
040 DE 407 BB 6340715 December 195916 August 2011
040 DE 408 BB 6340810 December 195924 September 2011
040 DE 409 BB 6340915 December 19595 January 2015
040 DE 410 BB 6341018 December 195928 March 2012Rebuilt as BB 64620[6]
040 DE 411 BB 6341128 December 195928 February 2012
040 DE 412 BB 6341228 December 195928 September 2004
040 DE 413 BB 6341331 December 195915 September 2011Rebuilt as hybrid demonstrator
040 DE 414 BB 6341431 December 195925 June 2007
040 DE 415 BB 6341531 December 195925 January 2012
040 DE 416 BB 6341611 January 19601 December 2011
040 DE 417 BB 6341711 January 196030 December 2003
040 DE 418 BB 6341811 January 196015 July 2010
040 DE 419 BB 6341911 January 196030 December 2003
040 DE 420 BB 6342015 January 196028 December 2005
040 DE 421 BB 6342122 January 196031 December 2004
040 DE 422 BB 6342223 January 196030 December 2003
040 DE 423 BB 6342329 January 196021 March 2011

Notes

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  1. ↑ "L'Aquilon (train rapide entre Paris, Dijon et Lyon-Perrache), arrivant à Paris-Lyon tracté par une locomotive BB 9400". SNCF Open Archives (in French). SNCF. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  2. ↑ "SNCF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES BB 9400 AND THEIR FAMILY". mlgtraffic.net (in French). Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  3. ↑ Alasdair (2011). "Les locomotives de Paul Arzens". blenheimgang.com (in French). Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Garvin, Brian; Fox, Peter; Appleby, Chris (1986). SNCF/French National Railways Locomotives and Multiple Units. Sheffield: Platform 5. ISBN 0 906579 62 7.
  5. ↑ "Les BB 9400 et 9600". raileuropexpress.com (in French). Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  6. 1 2 Revue Le Train, Les BB 63000/63500, numéro spécial 68, avril 2012 page 75
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