SNCF Class CC 7100

Infobox Locomotive Auto
name = Class CC 7100
powertype = Electric

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caption = SNCF CC 7102 at Le Mee sur Seine
builder = Alsthom
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builddate = 1952-1955
totalproduction = 58
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uicclass = Co'Co'
gauge = RailGauge|sg
leadingsize =
driversize = 1250 mm
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length = 18.92 m
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weight = 107 t
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electricsystem = 1.5 kV DC
collectionmethod = pant
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topspeed = 140 km/h
poweroutput = 3,490 kW
tractiveeffort = 260 kN
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railroad = SNCF
railroadclass = CC 7100
numinclass = None
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retiredate = 1985 - 2001
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disposition = Preserved|

SNCF's CC 7100 class are part of a series of electric locomotives built by Alsthom. The prototype 'CC7000' (7001 & 7002) were built in 1949 and the production series locomotives CC7101-CC7158 followed during 1952-1955. The locos were all given a 'GRG' (Major refurbishment) in the early 1980s to remove the original 'skirts', and to replace the original windscreens and head/tail lamps clusters with 'standard SNCF' arrangement.

On March 28 1955, 7107 set the world speed record for a locomotive at 326 km/h. The loco remains a favourite with enthusiasts.

Certain class members were fitted with third rail pick up shoes to work Chambéry-Modane services. The shoes were removed in 1976. [cite web |url=http://www.railfaneurope.net/list/france/france_sncf_del.html |title=SNCF withdrawn electric locomotives |accessdate=2008-01-27 |author=Marco van Uden]

Preserved Locos

* CC 7102 : Ambérieu
* CC 7106 : Ambérieu
* CC 7107 : Mulhouse à la Cité du train
* CC 7121 : Miramas
* CC 7140 : Breil-sur-Roya

References