Of the once very numerous BB 67500 diesel locomotives, only a few are still in use and probably not for too long

Of the once very numerous BB 67500 diesel locomotives, only a few are still in use and probably not for too long.

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The SNCF GRAND EST BB 26152 reaches Strasbourg train station with its TER 200 from Basel.

Of the once very numerous BB 67500 diesel locomotives, only a few are still in use and probably not for too long. In Strasbourg, the SNCF BB is on the way to pick up its train and then make it ready.

March 12, 2024

Stefan Wohlfahrt http://klein-aber-fein---imagination.startbilder.de/ 16.08.2024, 246 Views, 0 Comments

EXIF: SONY ILCA-77M2, Date 2024:03:12 14:35:59, Exposure time: 1/250, Aperture: 63/10, ISO200, Focal length: 220/10

The SNCF Z 76705 is arriving at the Strasbourg station.

Of the once very numerous BB 67500 diesel locomotives, only a few are still in use and probably not for too long.

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Since I started photographing in France, I've often seen the beautiful BB 67400 diesel locomotive. However, its area of operation has now shrunk considerably, providing a good reason to photograph the locomotive again specifically. In Strasbourg, a few SNCF BB 67400s are used in regional service with RRR trainsets. Since two RRR trainsets have the capacity of roughly three to four "modern" trains, and the round trips during peak hours cover very few kilometers, it's not yet "worth it" to use several new multiple-unit trains. This is likely the main reason why these elegant locomotives are still in service. In Strasbourg, the well-maintained SNCF BB 67599 is leaving the depot. March 12, 2024 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

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