SNCF Class CC 65000

The SNCF Class CC 65000 diesel locomotives were built by Alsthom, CAFL and SACM between 1957 and 1958. They were most often used in the triangle Nantes-Tours, Tours-Bordeaux and Bordeaux-La Rochelle-Nantes.

SNCF 060.DB SNCF CC 65000
CC 65001 is preserved at the Cité du Train, Mulhouse
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Alsthom, CAFL, SACM Total produced 20
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co′Co′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Length 19,814 mm (65 ft 1⁄8 in) Loco weight 112 tonnes (110 long tons; 123 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover SACM MGO VSHR, 2 off Engine type V12 Traction motors Alsthom TA 643 A1, 180 volt, force ventilated, 6 off
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 or 130 km/h (50 or 81 mph) Power output: ​  • Continuous 970 kW (1,320 CV; 1,300 hp)
Career Operators SNCF Numbers 060.DB.1 – 060.DB.20 CC 65001 – CC 65020 Nicknames Sous-marin (Submarine), Juke-box (Jukebox) Delivered 1957–58 Retired 1981–1988

The series was withdrawn from service between 1981 and 1988 but two examples were preserved: CC 65001 at the Cité du Train in Mulhouse and CC 65005 by the Train des Mouettes.