SNCF Class CC 72100

The SNCF Class CC 72100 is a class of C′C′ diesel-electric locomotives rebuilt from CC 72000 locomotives during 2002–2004.

Power typeDiesel-Electric

Power typeDiesel-Electric

BuilderAlsthom

Rebuild date2002–2004

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Class CC 72100
CC 72121 at Gare de l'Est 26 December 2005.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-Electric Builder Alsthom Rebuild date 2002–2004 Number rebuilt 30
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC C′C′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Bogies Monomotor Wheel diameter 1,140 mm (44.88 in) Length 20,190 mm (66 ft 3 in) Loco weight 105 tonnes (103 long tons; 116 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover SEMT Pielstick V16-PA-4-V200-VGA Traction motors TAO 656 B1 1215 V Transmission Electric
Performance figures Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph) Power output 2,650 kW (3,554 hp)
Career Operators SNCF Class CC 72100 Number in class 30 Numbers In range 72127 – 72190 Locale Paris - Mulhouse

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30 locomotives were converted: 21, 30, 37–41, 43, 45, 47, 48, 51, 56–60, 63, 66, 68, 72, 75–80, 82, 86, 89–90. They find use on the Paris - Mulhouse line and are based at Chalindrey.

The CC 72100 class locomotives were withdrawn from service on August 28, 2017, and replaced by the newer Coradia Liner B 85000.^[1]