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Decauville U 825 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Railcar

Decauville U 825

Built by Renault, Decauville

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
940 kW
1,261 hp
Length
26.13 m
85 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960–1963
119 units

Overview of the Decauville U 825

Discover the SNCF Z 7100 railcar, model U 825, a classic piece of French railway history.

Built by Renault and Decauville between 1960 and 1963, this iconic electric railcar served the French National Railway Corporation with distinction.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a powerful 940 kW electric system operating on 1.5 kV DC, the U 825 was designed for efficiency and reliability on the 1435 mm standard gauge.

Its substantial length of 26.13 meters ensured ample capacity for passengers, making it a familiar sight across the French railway network.

Explore the enduring legacy of this significant locomotive.

Decauville U 825 technical specifications

Value
SeriesU 825
Built byRenault, Decauville · 1960–1963119 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output940 kW1,261 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length26.13 m85 ft 9 in

Operators of the Decauville U 825

Railway companies that have operated the U 825, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF Z 7100France

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