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Renault ABH8 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Railcar

Renault ABH8

Built by Renault

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
224 kW
300 hp
Weight
32 t
70,548 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1949–1950
8 units

Overview of the Renault ABH8

Explore the ABH8 railcar, a charming and capable unit built by Renault in France for the Chemins de Fer Corses (CFC) between 1949 and 1950.

This railcar boasts a top speed of 75 km/h and offers seating for 44 passengers, making it perfectly suited for the scenic routes of Corsica.

With a 1000 mm gauge and a weight of 32 tonnes, the ABH8 features a power output of 224 kW, representing solid engineering from its era. Discover this fascinating piece of French railway history.

Renault ABH8 technical specifications

Value
Built byRenault · 1949–19508 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output224 kW300 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity44 seats
Weight32 t70,548 lb

Operators of the Renault ABH8

Railway companies that have operated the ABH8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de Fer CorsesCFC ABH8France

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