SACM SNCF Z 100

Built by CARDE & Cie, SACM, Thomson Houston

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

220 kW

295 hp

Weight

30 t

66,139 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1908–1912

18 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SACM SNCF Z 100

Discover the classic SNCF Z 100 electric multiple unit, a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

Built between 1908 and 1912 by CARDE & Cie, SACM, and Thomson Houston, this iconic French locomotive served the French National Railway Corporation with distinction.

Featuring a distinctive Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a narrow 1000 mm gauge, the Z 100 was designed for efficiency on its routes.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a power output of 220 kW, it delivered reliable service, operating on 850 V DC via a third rail system.

Its compact dimensions, measuring 14.38 meters in length, 2.56 meters in width, and 3.34 meters in height, along with a weight of just 30 tonnes, made it well-suited for various track conditions.

Explore the history and specifications of this remarkable EMU, a true piece of French railway heritage.

SACM SNCF Z 100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCF Z 100
Built by	CARDE & Cie, SACM, Thomson Houston · 1908–191218 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	220 kW295 hp	295 hp
Electric systems	850 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Car length	14.38 m47 ft 2 in	47 ft 2 in
Width	2.56 m8 ft 5 in	8 ft 5 in
Height	3.34 m10 ft 11 in	10 ft 11 in
Weight	30 t66,139 lb	66,139 lb