BB26000 (Fret)

The BB 26000 "Sybic" in Freight version represents the use of this universal locomotive for the traction of heavy goods trains. Thanks to its dual-current motor (1,500 V DC and 25,000 V AC) and its high power of 5,600 kW, it quickly established itself as a pillar of the SNCF’s freight business in the 1990s, capable of transporting heavy intermodal convoys. of metallurgical products or raw materials throughout France.

Visually, the locomotives assigned to this activity are mainly distinguished by the adoption of the "Freight" livery (predominantly green, white, and gray) applied in the early 2000s, even though some machines have retained their original "Concrete" livery. or later received the "Fantôme" (gray) livery. On the network, the BB 26000 Freight is coupled to a wide variety of wagons (tank cars, container ships, cutlery or flatbed), illustrating its versatility and robustness in the face of long-distance freight transport requirements.