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 Configuration: ​  • UIC B′B′ 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: ​  • 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Operators SNCF Class 1952–62: 040.DF 1962–70: BB 60040 Numbers 1952–62: 040.DF.1 1962–70: BB 60041 Nicknames Birgitte Withdrawn 1970 Disposition Scrapped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

• List of SNCF classes