Traduction automatique. Texte original en: EN - afficher l'original The BB 9200 Capitole is a celebrated high-speed variant of the classic French BB 9200 electric locomotive series. This special sub-class was developed and operated by the SNCF in the late 1960s to haul the prestigious "Le Capitole" express between Paris and Toulouse at speeds beyond 160 km/h, marking a major milestone in French railroad history. 

Six locomotives from the BB 9200 series were modified or specifically built for high-speed service and branded the BB 9200 Capitole:
units 9278, 9281, 9282 & 9288 were converted from standard BB 9200 units and were limited to 200 km/h;
BB 9291 and BB 9292 were purpose-built for high-speed research and could reach up to 250 km/h, with higher power output than the standard BB 9200.

Known among railfans as the "BB rouges" due to their striking red-and-gray livery, they were the first SNCF locomotives designed for regular operation above 160 km/h. 

From 1967 to 1970, these locomotives hauled the "Le Capitole express" - one of France’s premier fast services of the era - contributing to the train’s reputation as the first in Western Europe regularly scheduled at 200 km/h. / Sources: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/BB_9200_Capitole