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FAUR AVam/mot
Built by MALAXA
Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
162 kW
217 hp
Weight
41 t
90,389 lb
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1939
Overview of the FAUR AVam/mot
Discover the AVam/mot, a historic railcar that has left its mark on Russian railway history. Built in 1939 by MALAXA, this versatile unit is renowned for its reliability and efficiency, reaching a top speed of 110 km/h.
With a comfortable capacity of 24 first-class seats and 28 second-class seats, the AVam/mot offered a pleasant travel experience. It features a broad gauge of 1520 mm and weighs 41 tons, powered by a 162 kW engine.
As a key part of the Russian Railways' RZD AVam/mot fleet, this railcar represents a significant piece of Russia's railway heritage.
FAUR AVam/mot technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | CFR 78 | |
| Built by | MALAXA · 1939 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 162 kW217 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Capacity | 1st class 24, 2nd class 28 seats | |
| Weight | 41 t90,389 lb |
Operators of the FAUR AVam/mot
Railway companies that have operated the AVam/mot, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD AVam/mot | Russia |
