© trainspo.comDecauville Y 6400
Built by De Dietrich, Decauville
Overview of the Decauville Y 6400
Discover the Y 6400, a versatile diesel locomotive built by De Dietrich and Decauville.
With a top speed of 60 km/h and a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive is well-suited for various railway tasks.
Weighing 32 tons and boasting a power output of 95 kW, it's a reliable and robust machine.
The Y 6400 is a prime example of French engineering, once operated by SNCF, the French National Railway Corporation.
This locomotive is not just a piece of railway history, but a symbol of efficiency and endurance on the tracks.
Decauville 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 Decauville 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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