© trainspo.comSACM X 3800
Built by ANF, De Dietrich, Renault, SACM
Overview of the SACM X 3800
Discover the X 3800 railcar, a versatile and iconic piece of French railway history.
Built between 1950 and 1961 by manufacturers like ANF, De Dietrich, Renault, and SACM, the X 3800 model boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
With a length of 21.85 meters and a power output of 250 kW, this railcar has served various operators across France, including the SNCF, and also found its way into tourist railways like the Chemin de Fer Touristique du Bréda and the Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees in Belgium.
Its robust design and adaptability made it a reliable workhorse for regional lines for many years.
SACM X 3800 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ANF, De Dietrich, Renault, SACM · 1950–1961 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 250 kW335 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 21.85 m71 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 3.09 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.95 m13 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the SACM X 3800
Railway companies that have operated the X 3800, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees | CFV3V X 3800 | Belgium |
| Autorails Bourgogne Franche-Comté | ABFC X 3800 | France |
| Chemin de fer Charente-Limousine | CFCL X 3800 | France |
| Chemin de Fer Touristique du Bréda | CFTB X 3800 | France |
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF X 3800 | France |
| Tourisme Ferroviaire de la Brie Champenoise à l'Omois | TFBCO X 3800 | France |
SACM X 3800 photos
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