SNCF CC 7100
| CC 7100 | |
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 The world record locomotive CC 7107, taken in Munich-Freimann.
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| Numbering: | 7101-7158 |
| Manufacturer: |
Alsthom Fives-Lille CEM |
| Year of construction (s): | 1952-1955 |
| Retirement: | 1985-2001 |
| Axis formula : | Co'Co ' |
| Gauge : | 1435 mm ( standard gauge ) |
| Length over buffers: | 18,922 mm |
| Service mass: | 107 t (7101–7143) 106 t (7144–7158) |
| Top speed: | 140 km / h (originally 150 km / h) |
| Continuous output : | 3,490 kW (7101–7143) 3,240 kW (7144–7158) |
| Power system : | 1.5 kV |
| Number of traction motors: | 6 motors type TA 621 B |
The CC 7100 was a French electric locomotive series for use on the direct current network. It was primarily intended for the main line from Paris to Lyon , the full electrification of which was completed in 1952.
As early as 1949, two pre-series locomotives with the numbers CC 7001 and 7002 were delivered and tested on what was then the longest electrified French route, the Paris – Bordeaux line . One innovation was that no running axles were used. Series deliveries began after a three-year trial period. The output was increased from 2,942 kW to around 3,490 kW compared to the two test locomotives .
Six machines were for the time still with busbars fitted stretch of Culoz by Modane the Mont-Cenis tunnel equipped with sanding pads. These were removed again in 1976.
Together with the 2D2 9100 series, they operated express train services on the Paris – Lyon main line , with three scheduled trains running at an average speed of 124 km / h as early as the summer of 1954.
The SNCF CC 7107 achieved a world speed record for locomotives on March 28, 1955 with 326 km / h ; previously, on February 21, 1954, a world record had been set with 243 km / h.
Preserved locomotives
- CC 7102: Ambérieu (locomotive in working order)
- CC 7106: Ambérieu
- CC 7107: Mulhouse in the Mulhouse Railway Museum ( Cité du Train )
- CC 7121: Miramas
- CC 7140: Breil-sur-Roya
The pre-production locomotive CC 7002 Ambérieu has also been preserved.
