SNCF Class BB 60000 SNCF Class BB 60000 The SNCF class BB 60000 are a class of 4 axle heavy shunting and light freight diesel electric locomotives built at the Vossloh Espana works in Valencia. Since the class is primarily used as a freight locomotive the class is commonly referred to as SNCF BB460000. SNCF made an initial order for 160 locomotives in 2004. The manufacturer's designation is GA 1000 AS. Two further machines have been ordered (2009) by Egenie of France. At the end of the 1990s SNCF was faced with a diesel locomotive fleet of which the larger part was older than
SNCF Class 141R These four locomotives are protected as "monument historique" (national heritage objects). Five locos are based in Switzerland with two in working order: Another three are stored there as spare parts after the bankruptcy of the company in charge of their restoration. The three remaining locomotives are all the property of the SNCF, and are preserved as static exhibits. SNCF Class 141R The SNCF 141 R is a class of 2-8-2 steam locomotives of the " Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français" (French State Railways). They were used all over the French rail network from 1945–1974. At the end of