Autorail Bugatti "Présidentiel" ZZy 24408 (XB 1008). 9 units were
built for État 1933 to 1935. Length 23.33 m, two 4-axle bogies
spaced 16 m, drum brakes, service weight 32 to 35 t. Powered by four
8-cylinder Bugatti Royale engines originally designed for luxury
automobiles, hydromechanic transmission, central elevated cab. Regular
speed 140 km/h, experimentally 196 km/h. They remained in service until
the end of the 1960s, despite high operating costs. 48 seats, panoramic
view to both ends.
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Cit&eacute; du Train, Mulhouse, 2006-06-02
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<a href="mailto:tbk@uncia.de">tobias b k&ouml;hler</a>