Railcars "Picasso" X3817 and X3853
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General Features
- Construction period : 1951/1953
- Manufacturer : X3817 - Renault / X3853 - De Dietrich
- Number of copies : 251 machines
- Energy : Diesel
- Maximum speed : 120 km/h
- Width: 3,09 m
- Length : 21,85 m (hors tout)
- Weight in service : 31,5 t
Machine history
Numbered X 3801 to 4051, these railcars were built in 251 units between 1950 and 1961.
The X 3817, manufacturer Renault, was put into service on December 29, 1951, it ended its career on September 28, 1986 in Sotteville-lès-Rouen.
The X 3853, manufacturer De Dietrich, was put into service on March 13, 1953, it ended its career on June 19, 1987 in Mohon.
Machine Features
| Features | Value |
|---|---|
| Axle wheel diameter | 0.86m |
| Minimum radius of inscription in curve | on track 1.435 m: 120 m |
| Diesel tank capacity | 400 liters |
| Average consumption | 60 liters per 100 km |
| Heat engine | Saurer 360 hp / Renault 340 hp |
