SNCF Class C 61000

4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gaugeLength9,500 mm (31 ft 2 in)Loco weight53 tonnes (52 long tons; 58 short tons)Prime moverSulzer 6 LDA 22,Engine typeIn line diesel engineTraction motorsTwo CEM GDTM 553Cylinders6TransmissionDiesel-electric transmission

Performance figures
Maximum speed	60 km/h (37 mph)
Power output	375 kW (503 hp) at 890 rpm

Career
Operators	SNCF, RATP

The SNCF Class C 61000 (+ TC 61100) diesel shunters were built by Compagnie Electro-Méchanique (CEM) between 1950 and 1953. 48 locomotives were built, numbered C 61001–61048. They were used for heavy shunting duties around Le Havre.^[1]

Two traction motors were fitted to the two end axles, all the axles being coupled by coupling rods.

Slave units

In addition, twelve slave units, numbered TC 61101-61112 were built, to provide extra power. These slave units did not have a cab, thus reducing their weight.

Disposal

These locomotive have now been withdrawn from SNCF service. However, several have been preserved, and a few were sold to for further use with industry or the Paris Metro operator RATP.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "1950; 030 DA Class (later 61000 series)". Derby Sulzers. Early Sulzer powered French Shunters 1931-1954.

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