SNCF Class BB 69400

The SNCF BB 69400 are a class of diesel locomotives resulting from the renovation and re-engining of members of class BB 66400 between 2004 and 2005 for the freight sector, Fret, of SNCF.

Rebuilding

The original MGO V16BSHR engines were replaced with MTU 12V 4000 R41 units. The re-engineering of the BB 69400 was an opportunity to review the ergonomics of the driving stations with the integration of standardized equipment and soundproofing of the cabin. Cabin air conditioning was installed utilising a 7.80 kW Soprano unit.

Livery

In addition to the Fret livery worn by these locomotives since their conversion, the BB 69400 allocated to the infrastructure sector, Infra, since 2015, have been repainted in the latter's yellow and grey livery.

Fleet list and dépôt allocation

Allocation as of 1 January 2019

Preservation

The following locomotives have been preserved:

• BB 69421 : Train à vapeur en Limousin.
• BB 69432 : Matériel Ferroviaire Patrimoine National.
• BB 69436 : Agrivap: Les trains de la découverte.
• BB 69449 : Amicale des Anciens et Amis de la Traction Vapeur, à Montluçon (03).
• BB 69499 : Train à vapeur du Limousin.

References

Bibliography

• Revue bimestrielle Voies Ferrées, Le matériel moteur de la SNCF, en plusieurs articles sur plusieurs numéros par année
• Revue mensuelle Rail Passion, État trimestriel du matériel moteur SNCF, un article par trimestre