© trainspo.comCEM Y 7100
Built by CAFL, CEM, SACM, Fives
Overview of the CEM Y 7100
Discover the Y 7100, a versatile diesel locomotive designed for robust shunting operations.
Built by CAFL, CEM, SACM, and Fives, this locomotive boasts a powerful 129 kW engine, enabling it to reach a top speed of 54 km/h.
With a 1435 mm gauge and a compact design, the Y 7100 is an efficient choice for industrial yards and railway depots.
Its 0-4-0 Whyte notation and B' UIC axle arrangement underscore its agility and suitability for tight maneuvers.
This model, part of the SNCF Y 7100 class, has a long history of service with the French National Railway Corporation.
CEM Y 7100 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CAFL, CEM, SACM, Fives | |
| Top speed | 54 km/h34 mph | |
| Power output | 129 kW173 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 | |
| Length | 8.94 m29 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 3.87 m12 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the CEM Y 7100
Railway companies that have operated the Y 7100, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Y 7100 | France |
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