SNCF Class X 4500

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X 4500
Regiotrans
  • Via Terra
  • Specifications
    Car length21.240 m (69.69 ft)
    Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
    Weight35 t (34 long tons; 39 short tons)
    Engine typeSaurer SDHR
    Power output320 kW (430 hp)
    TransmissionMechanical
    Seating60
    Notes/references
    [1]

    The

    ANF between 1963 and 1970. The X4500 class are one of four classes of similar design (X 4300, X4500, X4630, X4750) known as "Caravelles". This name comes from when built the engine sound reminded railwaymen of the contemporary French SE210 'Caravelle'
    jet airliner. X4500 are identical to the earlier Class X4300 except for having a different engine. The motor cars operate with unpowered trailers from either class XR8300 or XR8500 depending on seating demand.

    The last 3 members of the class, X 4624, X 4625 and X 4626, were rebuilt from the similar X 4300 class X4351, X4371 and 4385 respectively.[1]

    The class has now been withdrawn, some being sold to other countries such as Romania (used by

    Regiotrans and Via Terra
    ). The last examples in France (14 as at April 2009) worked around Burgundy (Nevers depot).

    Usage

    The class was used across France on regional services.

    Preserved units

    A number of the class have been preserved with organisations in France.

    • X 4506, CFT Viaduc 07 [2]
    • X 4545, Train du pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes (TPCF).
    • X 4554, TPCF.
    • X 4567, Train touristique du centre-Var (ATTCV).
    • X 4573, TPCF.
    • X 4590, ATTCV.
    • X 4607, TPCF.
    • X 4620, Chemin de fer touristique de la Sarthe (Tansvap).

    RegioTrans

    The following units have seen further use in Romania with the company

    Regiotrans.[3]

    • X 4504
    • X 4512
    • X 4515
    • X 4520
    • X 4522
    • X 4534
    • X 4542
    • X 4546
    • X 4553
    • X 4564
    • X 4565
    • X 4571
    • X 4572
    • X 4578
    • X 4587
    • X 4600
    • X 4606
    • X 4624
    • X 4626

    References

    1. ^ .
    2. ^ Viaduc 07 assure l'essentiel de ce Chemin de fer touristique.
    3. ^ Fait partie d'un lot de 18 exemplaires vendus à RegioTrans (Caile Feà Regio-Trate Trans Brasov)