CARDE & Cie SNCF ZD 200

Built by SACM, CARDE & Cie, Thomson Houston

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

220 kW

295 hp

Weight

30 t

66,139 lb

Length

14.38 m

47 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1908–1912

Overview of the CARDE & Cie SNCF ZD 200

Discover the SNCF ZD 200, a unique service unit that played a vital role in French railway operations.

Built between 1908 and 1912 by SACM, CARDE & Cie, and Thomson Houston, this locomotive boasts a distinctive 1000 mm gauge, making it suitable for specific track networks.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a power output of 220 kW, the ZD 200 was a workhorse designed for efficiency and reliability.

Its Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and compact dimensions, measuring 14.38 meters in length, 2.56 meters in width, and 3.34 meters in height, allowed it to navigate various routes.

Explore the specifications of this historical French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) locomotive and its contributions to railway infrastructure.

CARDE & Cie SNCF ZD 200 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCF Z 100
Built by	SACM, CARDE & Cie, Thomson Houston · 1908–1912
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	220 kW295 hp	295 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	14.38 m47 ft 2 in	47 ft 2 in
Width	2.56 m8 ft 5 in	8 ft 5 in
Height	3.34 m10 ft 11 in	10 ft 11 in
Weight	30 t66,139 lb	66,139 lb