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Railcar

Talbot Eifel

Built by Talbot

Top speed
45 km/h
28 mph
Weight
16 t
35,274 lb
Length
14.65 m
48 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1949–1950
3 units
Axle arrangement
(1A)'(A1)'

Overview of the Talbot Eifel

Discover the Eifel railcar, a charming piece of German railway heritage.

Built by Talbot between 1949 and 1950, this distinctive railcar operated on the Selfkantbahn line.

With a top speed of 45 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, the Eifel offers a glimpse into post-war railway technology.

Its compact dimensions, measuring 14.65 m in length and 2.55 m in width, make it a unique addition to any collection of historical locomotives.

Talbot Eifel technical specifications

Value
Built byTalbot · 1949–19503 units
Top speed45 km/h28 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement(1A)'(A1)'
Length14.65 m48 ft 1 in
Width2.55 m8 ft 4 in
Height3.21 m10 ft 6 in
Weight16 t35,274 lb
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Operators of the Talbot Eifel

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

OperatorClassCountry
SelfkantbahnSelfkantbahn TGermany

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