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Diesel multiple unit

De Dietrich X 2720

Built by De Dietrich, SACM

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Years built
1955–1956
18 units

Overview of the De Dietrich X 2720

Explore the X 2720, a classic French diesel multiple unit (DMU) that embodies a significant piece of railway history.

Built by De Dietrich and SACM between 1955 and 1956, this charming locomotive, also identified as CFHA X 2720, showcases robust engineering from its era.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a formation of two cars (one motor car and one trailer), it was a reliable workhorse for the Chemins de fer de Haute-Auvergne in France.

Discover the enduring appeal and technical specifications of this iconic railcar, a true gem of French railway heritage.

De Dietrich X 2720 technical specifications

Value
Built byDe Dietrich, SACM · 1955–195618 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Formation2 cars (1M1T)
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Operators of the De Dietrich X 2720

Railway companies that have operated the X 2720, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de fer de Haute-AuvergneCFHA X 2720France

De Dietrich X 2720 photos

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