SACM SNCF ZD 200

Built by SACM, CARDE & Cie, Thomson Houston

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

220 kW

295 hp

Weight

30 t

66,139 lb

Length

14.38 m

47 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1908–1912

Overview of the SACM SNCF ZD 200

Discover the historic SNCF ZD 200, a notable service unit that once played a vital role in French rail operations.

Built between 1908 and 1912 by renowned manufacturers SACM, CARDE & Cie, and Thomson Houston, this locomotive boasts a rich heritage.

With a narrow gauge of 1000 mm, the ZD 200 was designed for specialized routes, reaching a top speed of 60 km/h. Its robust construction, including a Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration, ensured reliability for its tasks.

Measuring 14.38 meters in length, 2.56 meters in width, and 3.34 meters in height, and weighing 30 tons, this locomotive features a power output of 220 kW, showcasing its capable engineering for its era.

The SNCF ZD 200, originally part of the SNCF Z 100 series, represents an important piece of French railway history, perfect for enthusiasts and researchers alike.

SACM SNCF ZD 200 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCF Z 100
Built by	SACM, CARDE & Cie, Thomson Houston · 1908–1912
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	220 kW295 hp	295 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
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