SNCF Class BB 25100

The BB 25100 is a class of electric locomotives in service with the French railways SNCF, built by Materiel de Traction Electrique (MTE) in 1967. They are dual voltage locomotives working off both 1500 V DC and 25 kV 50 Hz AC with a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The class was designed by André Jacquemin.

SNCF Class BB 25100
Type and origin Power type Electric Designer André Jacquemin Builder Materiel de Traction Electrique (MTE) Build date 1964–1965
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo’  • Commonwealth Bo-Bo Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Bogies 2 Wheel diameter 1,250 mm (49 in) Length 16.2 m (53 ft) Loco weight 85 t (84 long tons; 94 short tons) Power supply 1500 V DC/25 kV AC Electric system/s Catenary Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph) Power output: ​  • 1 hour 3,400 kW (4,600 hp) @ 1500 V 4,130 kW (5,540 hp) @ 25kV Tractive effort 367 kN (83,000 lbf)
Career Operators SNCF Class BB 25100 Number in class 25 Numbers BB 25101 – BB 25125 Nicknames BB Jacquemin Withdrawn 2006

BB 25100 in station of Thionville (Moselle)

Originally allocated to Chalindrey, they were used on the Dijon to Metz route until supplanted by Dijon-based BB 22200. Subsequently, they operated express passenger and freight services around Dijon and also in the northeast of France. The class was eventually withdrawn by 2006.

4 of the class were sold in 2007 to GFR - Grup Feroviar Român, Bucharest of Romania (25109 and 25123 to 25125). Three have been renumbered to 425 109-2, 425 123-3 and 425 125-8. The fourth loco 25124 is believed to have been purchased by GFR for spares.