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Class C 61000 (+ TC 61100) diesel shunters were built by Compagnie Electro-Méchanique (CEM) between 1950–1953. 48 locomotives were built, numbered C 61001–61048. They were used for heavy shunting duties around

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. Two traction motors were fitted to the two end axles, all the axles being coupled by coupling rods.

Slave units

In addition, twelve slave units, numbered TC 61101-61112 were built, to provide extra power. These slave units did not have a cab, thus reducing their weight.

Disposal

These locomotive have now been withdrawn from SNCF service. However, several have been preserved, and a few were sold to for further use with industry or the Paris Metro operator RATP.

References

61000 1 CEM locomotives C locomotives C 61000 Railway locomotives introduced in 1950 Standard gauge locomotives of France {{diesel-loco-stub Shunting locomotives