© trainspo.comDe Dietrich Y 6400
Built by De Dietrich, Decauville
Overview of the De Dietrich Y 6400
Explore the Y 6400 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable machine designed for the French railway network.
Built by De Dietrich and Decauville, this locomotive boasts a 95 kW power output and can reach a top speed of 60 km/h.
With a 1435 mm gauge, this compact 8.9-meter-long locomotive is a key part of the SNCF fleet.
Its solid construction and dimensions make it a dependable workhorse for various railway operations in France.
De Dietrich Y 6400 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | De Dietrich, Decauville | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 95 kW127 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 8.9 m29 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.89 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.93 m12 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the De Dietrich Y 6400
Railway companies that have operated the Y 6400, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Y 6400 | France |
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