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Steam locomotive

Schneider 241 A

Built by Schneider, Marine-Homécourt

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Weight
117 t
257,941 lb
Length
16.45 m
54 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
2'D1' h4

Overview of the Schneider 241 A

Discover the powerful SNCF 241A steam locomotive, a true marvel of engineering from the French National Railway Corporation.

This impressive 4-8-2 Whyte notation engine boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and a substantial weight of 117 tonnes, making it a formidable presence on the rails.

Built by Schneider, Marine-Homécourt, the 241A features a 1435 mm gauge and a length of 16.45 meters.

Experience the legacy of this classic steam locomotive.

Schneider 241 A technical specifications

Value
Built bySchneider, Marine-Homécourt
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'D1' h4
Whyte notation4-8-2
Length16.45 m54 ft 0 in
Weight117 t257,941 lb
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Operators of the Schneider 241 A

Railway companies that have operated the 241 A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF 241AFrance

Schneider 241 A photos

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