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Electric multiple unit

Decauville Mont-Blanc EMU

Built by Decauville, Oerlikon, SLM

Top speed
22 km/h
14 mph
Power output
472 kW
633 hp
Weight
31 t
68,343 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1957
3 units

Overview of the Decauville Mont-Blanc EMU

Discover the Mont-Blanc EMU, a distinctive Electric Multiple Unit serving the scenic Tramway du Mont-Blanc in France.

Built by Decauville, Oerlikon, and SLM in 1957, this 1000mm gauge train has been a reliable workhorse, undergoing refurbishments between 1996 and 1999.

With a modest top speed of 22 km/h, the Mont-Blanc EMU is perfectly suited for its mountain routes, boasting a 2-car formation with a single motor car.

Experience the charm of this iconic locomotive, a vital part of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc's operational heritage, weighing 31 tons and delivering 472 kW of power output.

Decauville Mont-Blanc EMU technical specifications

Value
Built byDecauville, Oerlikon, SLM · 19573 units
Refurbished1996 - 1999
Top speed22 km/h14 mph
Power output472 kW633 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Formation2 cars (1M)
Car length15.4 m50 ft 6 in
Weight31 t68,343 lb

Operators of the Decauville Mont-Blanc EMU

Railway companies that have operated the Mont-Blanc EMU, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Tramway du Mont-BlancTMB Mont-Blanc EMUFrance

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