SNCF Class BB 22200

The BB 22200 is a class of electric locomotives in service with the French railways SNCF, built by Alsthom 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.

SNCF Class BB 22200
SNCF Class BB 22200
BB 22207 at Nantes on 31 August 2001.
Power type Electric
BuilderAlsthom
Build date1976-1986
AAR wheel arr.B-B
UIC classification B'B'
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Length17.48 m
Total weight90 t
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC
1500V DC
Current Collection method(s)Pantograph
Traction motors2 × Alsthom TAB674
Top speed160/200 km/h
Power output4360/5600 kW
Tractive effort294 kN (Max)
Locomotive brakesAir
Train brakesAir
CareerSNCF

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References

  1. The designation "22000" is in fact the sum of 7200 and 15000