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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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Renault · 1949–19508 units | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 224 kW300 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 44 seats | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
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Operators of the Renault ABH8
Railway companies that have operated the ABH8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de Fer Corses | CFC ABH8 | France |












