SNCF Class CC 72100

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Class CC 72100
CC 72121 at Gare de l'Est 26 December 2005.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-Electric
BuilderAlsthom
Rebuild date2002–2004
Number rebuilt30
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICC′C′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
BogiesMonomotor
Wheel diameter1,140 mm (44.88 in)
Length20,190 mm (66 ft 3 in)
Loco weight105 tonnes (103 long tons; 116 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverSEMT Pielstick V16-PA-4-V200-VGA
Traction motorsTAO 656 B1 1215 V
TransmissionElectric
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Power output2,650 kW (3,554 hp)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
ClassCC 72100
Number in class30
NumbersIn range 72127 – 72190
LocaleParis - Mulhouse

The SNCF Class CC 72100 is a class of C′C′ diesel-electric locomotives rebuilt from CC 72000 locomotives during 2002–2004.

30 locomotives were converted: 21, 30, 37–41, 43, 45, 47, 48, 51, 56–60, 63, 66, 68, 72, 75–80, 82, 86, 89–90. They find use on the Paris - Mulhouse line and are based at Chalindrey.