Decauville XABD 2800

Built by Decauville, Renault

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

426 kW

571 hp

Weight

53 t

116,845 lb

Length

27.73 m

91 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1957–1962

119 units

Overview of the Decauville XABD 2800

Explore the XABD 2800 railcar, a classic French train.

This iconic vehicle was built by Decauville and Renault between 1957 and 1962, serving prominent operators like SNCF and the Autorail Limousin.

With a top speed of 140 km/h, the XABD 2800 can accommodate 62 passengers, offering both first and second-class seating. Its robust design, measuring 27.73 meters in length and weighing 53 tons, highlights its enduring construction.

This standard gauge (1435 mm) railcar, boasting a power output of 426 kW, left a significant mark on French railway history. Discover stunning visuals of this remarkable locomotive on Trainspo.

Decauville XABD 2800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	U 825
Built by	Decauville, Renault · 1957–1962119 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	426 kW571 hp	571 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	62, 1st class 12, 2nd class 50 seats
Length	27.73 m91 ft 0 in	91 ft 0 in
Width	2.84 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	3.72 m12 ft 2 in	12 ft 2 in
Weight	53 t116,845 lb	116,845 lb

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Operators of the Decauville XABD 2800

Railway companies that have operated the XABD 2800, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Autorail Limousin	ALLIM X 2800	France
Chemins de fer de Haute-Auvergne	CFHA X 2800	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF X 2800	France
Private owners group	@private-fr X 2800	France