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SNCF 040.DF.1 SNCF BB 60041 SNCF 040.DF.1, later BB 60041
Type and origin Power type Diesel-hydraulic Builder Renault Build date 1952 Total produced 1
Specifications Configuration: • UIC B′B′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+ 1 ⁄2 in ) standard gauge Wheelbase 2.600 metres (8 ft 6+ 3 ⁄8 in), truck Pivot centres 9.000 m (29 ft 6+ 3 ⁄8 in)Length 15.000 m (49 ft 2+ 1 ⁄2 in) over Headstocks 15.960 m (52 ft 4+ 3 ⁄8 in) over Buffers Width 2.700 m (8 ft 10+ 1 ⁄4 in)Height 3.600 m (11 ft 9+ 3 ⁄4 in)Axle load 13.375 t (13.164 long tons; 14.743 short tons) Loco weight 53.500 t (52.655 long tons; 58.974 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover Renault 565, 2 off Engine type V12 Diesel Cylinders 12 Couplers Buffers and chain
Performance figures Maximum speed 110 km/h (68 mph) Power output: • Starting 2 x 425 CV (313 kW ; 419 hp ) = 850 CV (625 kW; 838 hp) • Continuous 495 kW (673 CV; 664 hp)
Career Operators SNCF Class 1952–62: 040.DF1962–70: BB 60040Numbers 1952–62: 040.DF.11962–70: BB 60041Nicknames Birgitte Withdrawn 1970 Disposition Scrapped
SNCF 040.DF was a class of one prototype diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for the SNCF built in 1952 by Renault .
In 1962 it was renumbered from 040.DF.1 to BB 60041 .
Like the 060.DA , it was delivered in a livery of dark green with a yellow stripe.
Diagram drawing of the 040.DF.1
Models [ ]
The SNCF 040.DF has been produced in HO scale by ApocopA as a cast resin bodyshell for mounting on an underframe of the modelmakers' choice.
See also [ ]
Locomotives of SNCF
Electric locomotives
DC AC
Prototype and experimental
Dual-voltage
Prototype and experimental
Triple-voltage Quad-voltage
Diesel locomotives
Main-line locos
Prototype and experimental
Shunters
Steam locomotives
Tender locomotives Tank locomotives
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