description SNCF CC 72000 Overview
The SNCF CC 72000 is a class of French diesel-electric mainline locomotives introduced into service in 1967. The locomotives use a Co-Co wheel arrangement and are powered by SEMT Pielstick AGO diesel engines, producing approximately 2,650 kilowatts. They were deployed on both passenger express and freight services across France's non-electrified main lines, replacing earlier steam locomotives on routes including transverse corridors connecting regional cities.
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What is the SNCF CC 72000 locomotive used for?
The CC 72000 is a class of French diesel-electric mainline locomotives introduced into service in 1967. They were deployed by the SNCF to operate both passenger and freight trains on non-electrified routes across France.
What kind of engine powers the SNCF CC 72000?
These locomotives are powered by SEMT Pielstick AGO diesel engines, which produce approximately 2,650 kilowatts of power. This robust engine allowed the heavy Co-Co locomotives to pull high-speed passenger trains like the legendary "Le Capitole."
What does the Co-Co wheel arrangement on the CC 72000 mean?
The Co-Co wheel arrangement means the locomotive has two six-wheeled bogies, with all six wheels on each bogie being individually powered by the engine. This configuration provides excellent tractive effort and distributes the heavy weight of the 2,650 kW powerplant safely.
When did the SNCF CC 72000 operate in France?
Introduced in 1967, these locomotives served the French national railway for several decades, particularly excelling on the Paris-Toulouse route before its electrification. They were gradually retired from mainline service as the French rail network expanded its electrified lines.
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