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This engine was the last of his class in active duty for the French state railways (SNCF). It was saved for preservation in 1971.
Technical details
| Series | 40.001 à 40.143 |
| Set-up | Dt (0-8-0) |
| Length | 10860 mm |
| Diameter driving wheels | 1300 mm |
| Weight full | 63 ton |
| Grate area | 2 m2 |
| Gear | Walschaerts |
| Cilinders | 2: 480x600 mm |
| Fuel capacity | coal: 3 ton |
| Water capacity | 7 m3 |
| Remarks | Shunting engines designed for the French Eastern railway company to replace older 3-axle shunters. The series were build in 2 main batches: 1 before and 1 after WW I. |
History
| Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Build for | Administration des chemins de fer de l État | 40.001 à 40.143 | / 40137 |
| 1937 | Take over by | Société nationale des chemins de fer français | 3-040 TA | / 3-040 TA 137 |
| 1971 | Sold to | Musée vivant du chemin de fer (AJECTA) | 3-040 TA | / 3-040 TA 137 |
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