SNCF Class T 2000 SNCF Class T 2000 SNCF Class T 2000 trainsets, also known under their French acronym RTG ("Rame à turbine à gaz," i.e., gas turbine trainset), were the second generation of turbine-powered trains in France and saw commercial service from 1972 to 2004. Building on the successful experience of the earlier TGS and the ETG turbotrains, French state railway company SNCF commissioned the T 2000 for entry into service in the early 1970s. The objective was to offer the same service speed as electric traction ( at the time) on French trunk lines that had yet to be electrified. The first
SNCF Class 241P boxes. The class also suffered from leaking boiler tubes after passing over points, which necessitated structural reinforcement. The class was withdrawn progressively from service from 1965 for 241.P.1 to 1973 for 241.P.16. Their last regular work, on the Le Mans to Nantes route, ended in early 1970. The class was nicknamed the "grosses P" to distinguish them from the 141.P Class, which were called the "petites P". Four 241.Ps have been preserved: SNCF Class 241P The SNCF 241.P is a 4-8-2 'Mountain' type express passenger steam locomotive that ran on the "Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français", (French National