Alstom Y 2400

Built by Decauville, Alsthom

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Power output

45 kW

60 hp

Weight

16 t

35,274 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1969

119 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the Alstom Y 2400

Explore the Y 2400, an iconic French diesel locomotive. Built by Decauville and Alsthom between 1962 and 1969, this robust machine weighs 16 tons and delivers 45 kW of power, reaching a top speed of 50 km/h.

Its 1435 mm gauge and 0-4-0 Whyte notation classify its practical and functional design, well-suited for French railway networks. The Y 2400 stands as a testament to the technical expertise and renowned reliability that shaped French railway history.

Discover the Y 2400, a model that blends functionality with a significant historical legacy in railway transport.

Alstom Y 2400 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Decauville, Alsthom · 1962–1969119 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Power output	45 kW60 hp	60 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'
Whyte notation	0-4-0
Weight	16 t35,274 lb	35,274 lb