The SNCF Class BB 47000 "Prima" electric locomotive is a 6,000 kW (8,000 hp) locomotive, built by Alstom. This locomotive is the quadruple-voltage version of the Class BB 27000. So far, only one locomotive, numbered 47001, has been built and was tested by Fret SNCF with a view for further orders. In 2006 it became clear that SNCF wouldn't order this version anymore and the locomotive had passed on to Alstom as a permanent test bed locomotive for testing different Alstom technologies. In 2009, the locomotive was devoid of all technical components. Its bogies were re-used by the Prima II-prototype.[1] The locomotive is now stored outside Alstom's Belfort plant.

SNCF BB47000/Alstom Prima 6000
Prima 6000 locomotive picture
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAlstom
Build date2003
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length19.72 m (64 ft 8 in)
Loco weight90 short tons (82 t; 80 long tons)
Electric system/sCatenary
1500 V DC
3000 V DC
15 kV 16.7 Hz AC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motors4×Alstom FRA 4567 with IGBT powerpacks
Safety systemsCrocodile, KVB, TBL, ETCS
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output6,000 kW (8,000 hp)
Career
OperatorsAlstom
Number in class1
NicknamesPrima 6000
First run2003
Withdrawn2009
Dispositionout of service

References

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  1. ^ Simon Wijnakker (2009). "Alstom Prima 6000 Demonstrator: Introduction". RAILCOLOR.NET - modern locomotive power. Retrieved January 4, 2011.