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Gas turbine multiple unit

ANF SNCF RTG

Built by ANF

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
225 t
496,040 lb
Length
129 m
423 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1976

Overview of the ANF SNCF RTG

Discover the SNCF RTG, a remarkable Gas Turbine Motorized Unit (GTMU) that defined an era on the French railway network.

Part of the Turboliner family and bearing the RTG series designation, this locomotive was meticulously built by ANF between 1972 and 1976, marking an advancement in railway technology.

Capable of reaching a top speed of 160 km/h and featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the SNCF RTG offered an efficient and contemporary travel experience for its time.

With an impressive length of 129 meters and a weight of 225 tons, this train was an imposing presence on the tracks, symbolizing power and innovation.

Originally operated by the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF), the RTG represents a captivating chapter in the history of railway traction in France.

Explore the characteristics and rich heritage of the SNCF RTG, a significant element of the railway transport landscape.

ANF SNCF RTG technical specifications

Value
SeriesRTG
FamilyTurboliner
Built byANF · 1972–1976
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Train length129 m423 ft 3 in
Weight225 t496,040 lb

Operators of the ANF SNCF RTG

Railway companies that have operated the SNCF RTG, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF T 2000France

ANF SNCF RTG photos

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