© trainspo.comRenault XABD 2800
Built by Decauville, Renault
Overview of the Renault XABD 2800
Explore the XABD 2800, an iconic railcar that served French railways for decades.
With an impressive top speed of 140 km/h and a capacity for 62 passengers, including 12 first-class and 50 second-class seats, the XABD 2800 was a reliable and versatile choice for various routes.
Built between 1957 and 1962, this railcar represents a piece of railway history.
Measuring 27.73 meters long and 2.84 meters wide, it operates on standard gauge (1435 mm) and boasts a power output of 426 kW.
The XABD 2800 is found within various organizations, including the SNCF and private owner groups, highlighting its lasting popularity and heritage.
Renault XABD 2800 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | U 825 | |
| Built by | Decauville, Renault · 1957–1962119 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 426 kW571 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 62, 1st class 12, 2nd class 50 seats | |
| Length | 27.73 m91 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.84 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.72 m12 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 53 t116,845 lb |
Operators of the Renault XABD 2800
Railway companies that have operated the XABD 2800, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Autorail Limousin | ALLIM X 2800 | France |
| Chemins de fer de Haute-Auvergne | CFHA X 2800 | France |
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF X 2800 | France |
| Private owners group | @private-fr X 2800 | France |
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