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MTE Z 5100 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

MTE Z 5100

Built by Carel et Fouché, MTE

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
880 kW
1,180 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1958
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MTE Z 5100

Discover the Z 5100, an iconic EMU that proudly served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) in France.

Built by Carel et Fouché and MTE between 1953 and 1958, this reliable electric multiple unit boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

Featuring a powerful 880 kW electric system for 1.5 kV DC, its Bo'Bo' classification highlights its excellent maneuverability on various railway lines.

This classic locomotive played a significant role in French railway history, offering efficient and dependable service.

MTE Z 5100 technical specifications

Value
Built byCarel et Fouché, MTE · 1953–1958
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output880 kW1,180 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the MTE Z 5100

Railway companies that have operated the Z 5100, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF Z 5100France

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