SNCF Class C 61000

The SNCF Class C 61000 (+ TC 61100) diesel shunters were built by Compagnie Electro-Méchanique (CEM) between 1950 and 1953. 48 locomotives were built, numbered C 61001–61048. They were used for heavy shunting duties around Le Havre.^[1]

SNCF Class C 61000
C61000 class locomotive in service with RATP as number T132
Type and origin Power type Diesel electric Builder Compagnie Électro-Mécanique Build date 1950-1953
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC C Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 9,500 mm (31 ft 2 in) Loco weight 53 tonnes (52 long tons; 58 short tons) Prime mover Sulzer 6 LDA 22, Engine type In line diesel engine Traction motors Two CEM GDTM 553 Cylinders 6 Transmission Diesel-electric transmission
Performance figures Maximum speed 60 km/h (37 mph) Power output 375 kW (503 hp) at 890 rpm
Career Operators SNCF, RATP

Two traction motors were fitted to the two end axles, all the axles being coupled by coupling rods.

Slave units

In addition, twelve slave units, numbered TC 61101-61112 were built, to provide extra power. These slave units did not have a cab, thus reducing their weight.

Disposal

These locomotive have now been withdrawn from SNCF service. However, several have been preserved, and a few were sold to for further use with industry or the Paris Metro operator RATP.^[1]