© trainspo.comFives Y 7100
Built by CAFL, CEM, SACM, Fives
Overview of the Fives Y 7100
Discover the SNCF Y 7100, a robust diesel locomotive designed for French National Railway Corporation operations.
This compact powerhouse, built by CAFL, CEM, SACM, and Fives, features a 0-4-0 Whyte notation and a B' UIC axle arrangement.
With a top speed of 54 km/h and a power output of 129 kW, the Y 7100 is a reliable workhorse on its 1435 mm gauge track.
Measuring 8.94 meters long, 2.87 meters wide, and 3.87 meters high, this 32-tonne locomotive is an essential part of railway history.
Fives Y 7100 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CAFL, CEM, SACM, Fives | |
| Top speed | 54 km/h34 mph | |
| Power output | 129 kW173 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 | |
| Length | 8.94 m29 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 3.87 m12 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the Fives Y 7100
Railway companies that have operated the Y 7100, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Y 7100 | France |
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