ANF X 3800

Built by ANF, De Dietrich, Renault, SACM

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

250 kW

335 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Length

21.85 m

71 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1961

Overview of the ANF X 3800

Discover the iconic X 3800 railcar, a versatile and enduring part of railway history.

Manufactured between 1950 and 1961 by ANF, De Dietrich, Renault, and SACM, the X 3800 boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm. Its robust construction and operational efficiency made it a staple for various operators across France, including the SNCF, and even in Belgium with the Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees.

With a length of 21.85 meters, a width of 3.09 meters, and a height of 3.95 meters, this railcar has a substantial presence on the tracks. Its power output of 250 kW and a weight of 32 tonnes underscore its capability for reliable service.

The X 3800, often known as "Picasso" or "Autorail unifié," served in numerous regional capacities, contributing to the connectivity of communities and the growth of tourism through services like Autorails Bourgogne Franche-Comté and Chemin de fer Charente-Limousine. Explore the legacy of this distinguished railcar.

ANF X 3800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ANF, De Dietrich, Renault, SACM · 1950–1961
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	250 kW335 hp	335 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	21.85 m71 ft 8 in	71 ft 8 in
Width	3.09 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	3.95 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb

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Operators of the ANF X 3800

Railway companies that have operated the X 3800, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees	CFV3V X 3800	Belgium
Autorails Bourgogne Franche-Comté	ABFC X 3800	France
Chemin de fer Charente-Limousine	CFCL X 3800	France
Chemin de Fer Touristique du Bréda	CFTB X 3800	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF X 3800	France
Tourisme Ferroviaire de la Brie Champenoise à l'Omois	TFBCO X 3800	France