CFD X240

Built by CFD, Socofer, SSCM

Power output

177 kW

237 hp

Weight

25 t

55,116 lb

Length

18.28 m

60 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1983–1984

2 units

Overview of the CFD X240

Discover the X240 railcar, a distinctive piece of French railway history.

Built between 1983 and 1984 by CFD, Socofer, and SSCM, this railcar served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) as part of the SNCF X240 class.

With a 1000 mm gauge, the X240 offers a capacity of 52 seats in second class.

Measuring 18.28 meters in length, 2.58 meters in width, and 3.27 meters in height, this 25-tonne railcar is powered by Poyaud 6L 520 S2 engines, delivering 177 kW of power.

CFD X240 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CFD, Socofer, SSCM · 1983–19842 units
Power output	177 kW237 hp	237 hp
Prime mover	Moteurs Poyaud 6L 520 S2
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity	52, 2nd class 52 seats
Length	18.28 m60 ft 0 in	60 ft 0 in
Width	2.58 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Height	3.27 m10 ft 9 in	10 ft 9 in
Weight	25 t55,116 lb	55,116 lb