SNCF Class CC 72000

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SNCF Class CC 72000
Preserved CC 72084 at Longueau, on 4 October 2013.
Type and origin Power type Diesel engine Builder Alsthom Build date 1967 - 1974 Total produced 92
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC C′C′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,140 mm (44.88 in) Length 20.19 m (66 ft 2+7⁄8 in) Loco weight 114 t (112 long tons; 126 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Fuel capacity 5,500 L (1,200 imp gal; 1,500 US gal) Fuel consumption 3.33 L/km (0.85 mpg‑imp; 0.71 mpg‑US) Prime mover SACM AGO V16 ESHR Engine type V16 Traction motors Two TAO 656 B1 Transmission Electric Loco brake Air Train brakes Air
Performance figures Maximum speed 140 km/h (87 mph) (CC 72001-16, 18-20) 160 km/h (CC 72017, 72021-92) Power output 2,650 kW (3,550 hp) 2,250 kW (continuous)
Career Operators SNCF; ONCF (as its DF 115) First run 1967 Disposition 2 preserved, 7 exported to Morocco; 3 in service

The SNCF Class CC 72000 was a class of C′C′ diesel-electric locomotives designed and built by French manufacturing conglomerate Alsthom. They are regarded as being the most powerful class of diesel locomotives to be built in France.^[1]

Ninety-two locomotives were produced between 1967 and 1974, numbered CC 72001 to CC 72092. The last regular workings of the type were conducted during August 2019.^[1]