SNCF 040.DF

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
UIC class Bo′Bo′
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:
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 • 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.DF
  • 1962–70: BB 60040
Numbers
  • 1952–62: 040.DF.1
  • 1962–70: BB 60041
Nicknames 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Withdrawn 1970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


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