Diesel locomotives for branch line operation
Sep-1955
The operation of branch lines is generally considered to be responsible for part of the railways' deficit, although some authors have drawn attention to their role in
A series of documents and historical articles related to the company
Sep-1955
The operation of branch lines is generally considered to be responsible for part of the railways' deficit, although some authors have drawn attention to their role in
Sep-1955
The operation of branch lines is generally considered to be responsible for part of the railways' deficit, although some authors have drawn attention to their role in
Jan-1954
For many years, railway operators have been tempted to replace their worn-out steam locomotives with diesel locomotives.
Oct-1981
The CFD Company celebrated its 100th anniversary on August 4, 1981 ; a unique event in the field of French secondary railways. While other similar operating companies have also celebrated the
Oct-1981
From the outset, the C.F.D. found itself in competition with the Société Générale des Chemins de Fer Economiques (S.E.), founded at the same time for the same purpose. These two companies immediately
Oct-1981
The state of war deprived the Company of a large part of its staff as a result of the mobilization; it also suspended the studies in progress for the concession of new lines, such as this one
Oct-1981
After having faced the First World War, the C.F.D. Company was at its peak and occupied a sustained level of activity, with a period of upsurge during the Second World War.
Oct-1981
The Montmirail workshops were created in 1947 by the general manager at the time, Mr. Zens. The establishment in this geographical location was the result, on the one hand, of the abandonment of the r
Oct-1981
>At the Company's most prosperous period, around 1930, the total length of lines granted and leased was 2,800 km, of which 193 km were standard gauge and 972 km were lines of general interest. We do
Oct-1981
The Company had created a type of facility that could be easily adapted to traffic requirements by adding additional tracks. It consisted of one main track and one east track