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Henschel SNCF 231 K 2-86

Built by ANF, Henschel, SACM

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

1,693 kW

2,270 hp

Weight

176 t

388,013 lb

Length

23.93 m

78 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1912–1921

79 units

Overview of the Henschel SNCF 231 K 2-86

Discover the powerful SNCF 231 K 2-86, a distinguished steam locomotive with a rich history in France.

This impressive engine, part of the PLM Pacific series, was built between 1912 and 1921, with a total of 79 units produced by manufacturers like ANF, Henschel, and SACM.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a substantial weight of 176 tons, the 231 K 2-86 is a true testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

Its classification as a 4-12-2 Whyte notation highlights its formidable wheel arrangement, designed for heavy hauling and long-distance service across the French National Railway Corporation network.

Measuring 23.93 meters in length and boasting a power output of 1693 kW, this locomotive represents a significant piece of French railway heritage.

Henschel SNCF 231 K 2-86 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	PLM Pacific
Built by	ANF, Henschel, SACM · 1912–192179 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	1,693 kW2,270 hp	2,270 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Whyte notation	4-12-2
Length	23.93 m78 ft 6 in	78 ft 6 in
Weight	176 t388,013 lb	388,013 lb