SNCF Class CC 7100

The CC 7100 was a French electric locomotive class for use on the DC network. It was primarily intended for main line from Paris to Lyon, the complete electrification was completed in 1952.

In 1949 two pilot series locomotives were delivered with the numbers 7001 and 7002 CC and tested on what was then the longest electrified French route of the Paris- Bordeaux. One innovation was that you decided not to run axes. After three years of probation, the series began distribution. The power was increased in comparison to the two Probeloks from 2,942 kW to about 3,490 kW.

Six machines were equipped for the then still equipped with busbars distance of Culoz to Modane Mont - Cenis tunnel with sanding pads. These were removed in 1976.

On the highway Paris -Lyon, they challenged along with the number 2D2 9100 the express trains, with three regularly scheduled trains ran in the summer of 1954 with an average speed of 124 km / h.

SNCF CC 7107 reached on 28 March 1955 326 km / h world speed record for rail locomotives; before a world record with 243 km / h had already sailed on 21 February 1954.

Locomotives received

• CC 7102: Ambérieu ( locomotive in working order )
• CC 7106: Ambérieu
• CC 7107: Mulhouse in the French Railway Museum ( Musée Français du Chemin de Fer )
• CC 7121: miramas
• CC 7140: Breil- sur -Roya

The Vorserienlokomotive CC 7002 Ambérieu is also obtained.

• Motor vehicle ( France)
• Electric locomotive for DC 1500 V