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Railcar

Ganz ABymot

Built by Ganz

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Weight
18 t
39,683 lb
Length
11.49 m
37 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1926–1937
128 units
Axle arrangement
1'A'

Overview of the Ganz ABymot

Discover the ABymot, an iconic railcar built by Ganz between 1926 and 1937, which served the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) as part of the MÁV ABymot class.

This remarkable vehicle boasts a top speed of 50 km/h and can accommodate 47 passengers. Its standard gauge (1435 mm) and compact design, measuring 11.49 meters in length and weighing 18 tons, make it a distinctive piece of rolling stock. The ABymot features a UIC axle configuration of 1'A'.

As a significant piece of railway history, the ABymot exemplifies the engineering prowess and reliability of its era. It stands as a testament to the evolution of the Hungarian railway fleet.

Ganz ABymot technical specifications

Value
Built byGanz · 1926–1937128 units
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'A'
Capacity47 seats
Length11.49 m37 ft 8 in
Weight18 t39,683 lb

Operators of the Ganz ABymot

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

OperatorClassCountry
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV ABymotHungary

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