The CC 7107 improves the World rail speed record reaching 331 kilometers per hour (206 mph) on March 28-29, 1955 between Bordeaux and Dax, Landes.

SNCF's CC 7100 class are part of a series of electric locomotives built by Alsthom. The prototype 'CC 7000' (7001 & 7002) were built in 1949 and the production series locomotives CC 7101-CC 7158 f... (more)

During the 1950s, SNCF investigations into high-speed rail saw some CC 7100 class locomotives specially modified for operation at speeds far higher than their regular service speed. These experime... (more)

SNCF's CC 7100 class are part of a series of electric locomotives built by Alsthom. The prototype 'CC 7000' (7001 & 7002) were built in 1949 and the production series locomotives CC 7101-CC 7158 f... (more)