Diesel multiple unit X 2720 of the French State Railways. Model
available with caboose XR 7700.
■ Anniversary model - "60 years of Roco"
■ Replica in light green and cream livery
■ The model is used in the French domestic traffic.
The French State Railway put in 1955, eighteen single-motor diesel
railcars X 2720 with a power output of 825 hp for long-distance
services in operation. The series, also known as RGP1, was one of
the "Rames à grand parcours" (RGP). Due to the simplified
construction with only one motor, the construction of the
twin-motor X 2700 was discontinued. The designer Paul Arzens was
responsible for the design of the railcar. The nickname "Lézards
verts" (Green lizards) comes from the originally used colour scheme
in light green, cream and grey. By means of the connecting door on
the rear side of the control cab coach, two units could be coupled
rear to rear. This form of operation was common. Originally the
multiple units had only first class cars and the control cab coach
was equipped with a kitchen. After the loss of the high-quality
passenger coach services, the railcars were rebuilt and used in the
regional traffic.
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