Moyse Y 8000

Built by Moyse

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

205 kW

275 hp

Weight

35 t

77,162 lb

Length

10.14 m

33 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1977–1980

375 units

Overview of the Moyse Y 8000

Discover the robust Y 8000 locomotive, a reliable diesel workhorse built by Moyse between 1977 and 1980.

This compact locomotive, measuring 10.14 meters in length and weighing 35 tons, boasts a 205 kW power output and a top speed of 60 km/h. Its 0-4-0 Whyte notation and 1435 mm gauge make it suitable for a variety of shunting and industrial operations.

Originally operated by the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) as the SNCF Y 8000, this versatile locomotive class has also found service with DB Cargo France, where it is designated as the DBCFR 8200.

With a width of 2.87 meters and a height of 3.83 meters, the Y 8000 is designed for efficient operation on standard gauge tracks.

Explore the legacy and capabilities of the Y 8000, a testament to French locomotive engineering.

Moyse Y 8000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Moyse · 1977–1980375 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	205 kW275 hp	275 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'
Whyte notation	0-4-0
Length	10.14 m33 ft 3 in	33 ft 3 in
Width	2.87 m9 ft 5 in	9 ft 5 in
Height	3.83 m12 ft 7 in	12 ft 7 in
Weight	35 t77,162 lb	77,162 lb