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Socofer X240
Built by CFD, Socofer, SSCM
Power output
177 kW
237 hp
Weight
25 t
55,116 lb
Length
18.28 m
60 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1983–1984
2 units
Overview of the Socofer X240
Discover the SNCF X240, a classic railcar that served France with distinction.
Built between 1983 and 1984 by CFD, Socofer, and SSCM, this robust locomotive is designed for the 1000 mm gauge.
The X240 features a capacity of 52 second-class seats, making it ideal for regional passenger transport.
Measuring 18.28 meters in length, it operates with Poyaud 6L 520 S2 engines, delivering a power output of 177 kW.
This railcar represents a significant part of French railway history, known for its reliability and efficiency on the network.
Socofer X240 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CFD, Socofer, SSCM · 1983–19842 units | |
| Power output | 177 kW237 hp | |
| Prime mover | Moteurs Poyaud 6L 520 S2 | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 52, 2nd class 52 seats | |
| Length | 18.28 m60 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.58 m8 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.27 m10 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 25 t55,116 lb |
Operators of the Socofer X240
Railway companies that have operated the X240, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF X240 | France |
