Diesel locomotive CC 72030 of the French State Railways.
■ With baptismal name “Chalindrey”
■ Many extra applied plug-in parts, some designed as etched parts
■ Hauls express trains and goods trains on non-electrified main lines
■ Headlights/tail lights switchable with a DIP switch
The CC 72000 was considered the most powerful diesel locomotive of the SNCF when it made its rail debut in 1967. With its diesel-electric drive, the series was suitable both for high speeds and for hauling heavy loads. For over 40 years, the SNCF used the locomotives for express trains - for example, on the railway lines between Lyon and Marseille or Paris and Basel - and for heavy goods trains.
General data
- Coupling - NEM shaft 362 with close coupling mechanism
- Minimum radius - 419 mm
- Number of axles with traction tyres - 1
- Number of driven axles - 6
- Flywheel - yes
