SNCF Class Z 50000 SNCF Class Z 50000 The SNCF Z 50000 is an electric multiple unit train built by Bombardier Transportation (manufacturer's designation SPACIUM 3.O6) for the French rail operator SNCF, for use under Transilien operations in the Île-de-France. It is commonly called ‘Francilien’, and sometimes ‘NAT’ (for , which was its project name). In 2004, the STIF (regional transit authority) began the tendering process for approximately 180 new EMUs to replace SNCF's aging stainless-steel single-deck suburban fleet. This stock nicknamed "inox " (short for "[acier] inoxydable": stainless steel) comprised EMUs Classes Z 5300, Z 6100, Z 6400 and similar push-pull trainsets known
SNCF Class 141R These four locomotives are protected as "monument historique" (national heritage objects). Five locos are based in Switzerland with two in working order: Another three are stored there as spare parts after the bankruptcy of the company in charge of their restoration. The three remaining locomotives are all the property of the SNCF, and are preserved as static exhibits. SNCF Class 141R The SNCF 141 R is a class of 2-8-2 steam locomotives of the " Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français" (French State Railways). They were used all over the French rail network from 1945–1974. At the end of