The SNCF Class Y 8000 is a class of

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built between 1977 and 1990.

History and design

The locomotives were developed by SNCF for shunting duties. Initial construction was by

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until that company ceased business, then by

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. Y 8000 machines were used to replace older shunting engines, as well as trip work on minor lines. The locomotives were 2 axle machines with both axles powered by a Poyaud (SSCM) diesel engine via a

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hydraulic transmission. Locomotives were later re-engined (1997) with lower emission RVI engines; when re-engined locomotives received the green

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livery. The locomotives also are certified for use in Italy, limited to shunting work: Y 8120 has been operated by SNCF subsidiary ''CapTrain Italia''. After 1989 production shifted to a mechanically identical Y 8400 type, which incorporated a radio control system for shunting.

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*Fleet list (SNCF): Y08000 B locomotives Diesel locomotives of France Railway locomotives introduced in 1977 Arbel Fauvet Rail locomotives Standard gauge locomotives of France Standard gauge locomotives of Italy Diesel-hydraulic locomotives Shunting locomotives {{Diesel-loco-stub