on 25 May 1878 to take over ten small failing railway companies operating in the area between the rivers
. On 18 November 1908, the État absorbed the
. At its greatest extent its operating area comprised all the territory west of a line extending from
. On 1 January 1938 the État merged with all the other French railway companies to form the
(SNCF), becoming that company's Région Ouest. The État then took a seat on the SNCF's Board of Directors, as did all the other companies until 1982 when all traces of the constituents of the SNCF disappeared.
One of the PO's flagship lines was Paris-Orléans-Bordeaux. The État wished to create a competing line to the PO's. The PO line served
Thanks to purchases and exchanges made in 1878 with the PO, by 1884, the État operated:
. At La Grave d'Ambarès a junction with the PO was built, and État trains linked Paris and Bordeaux on 11 July 1886.
The last line portion was the hardest to build. On 1 July 1893, an extension via Lormont was opened, Three years later, on 1 August 1896
The État's line was 610 km while the PO's was 582 km. These were the only competing lines in France. This lasted until 1938, date of the creation the
became managing director of the Etat in 1928. His desires were to reconquer the railway company's clientele, especially due to the popularity of the car.
Dautry began many modernisation projects, including infrastructure, stations and the opening of new lines (mainly Paris-Chartres by
). The electrification of the
line represents the biggest of his constructions, the line was at the time the most modern line in France.
Another one of his influences was the purchase of 600 new passenger cars. 50 of the cars were luxurious cars and were used on the new eletrified line.
trains. In 1931, an agreement is reached between
train. By 1933, the trains were used for expresses between
railways. As a sign of disagreement, Dautry resigned, he was later elected into the
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| 07/01/1856 |
Poitiers Poitiers is a city on the Clain river in west central France. It is a commune and the capital of the Vienne department and of the Poitou-Charentes region. The centre is picturesque and its streets are interesting for predominant remains of historical architecture, especially from the Romanesque...
- NiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
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78 |
| 07/09/1857 |
NiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
- La RochelleLa Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988...
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66 |
| 24/09/1866 |
Cholet Cholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century...
- La Poissonnière |
43 |
| 30/12/1866 |
NantesNantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
- La Roche-sur-YonLa Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:...
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| 28/12/1868 |
NiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
- CholetCholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century...
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124 |
| 22/10/1867 |
Rochefort Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:...
- Angoulême-Main sights:In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions. Within the town the streets are often narrow. Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the...
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68 |
| 25/03/1869 |
Beillant - Pons Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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15 |
| 26/01/1870 |
Pons Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- JonzacJonzac is a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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19 |
| 14/03/1871 |
La Roche-sur-YonLa Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:...
- La RochelleLa Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988...
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103 |
| 27/03/1871 |
La Roche-sur-YonLa Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:...
- BressuireBressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:...
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84 |
| 06/11/1871 |
Jonzac Jonzac is a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- MontendreMontendre is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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21 |
| 28/10/1872 |
Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
- Orléans-Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire...
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75 |
| 20/11/1872 |
Barbezieux - Châteauneuf Châteauneuf-sur-Charente is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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18 |
| 10/05/1873 |
Bressuire Bressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:...
- ThouarsThouars is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.It is on the River Thouet. Its inhabitants are known as Thouarsais.-History:...
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30 |
| 11/08/1873 |
ThouarsThouars is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.It is on the River Thouet. Its inhabitants are known as Thouarsais.-History:...
- ChinonChinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences...
|
47 |
| 10/10/1873 |
Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Yzan - BlayeBlaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:Its inhabitants are called Blayais or the Blayaises.-Geography:...
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24 |
| 16/10/1873 |
Montendre Montendre is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Yzan |
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| 29/12/1873 |
La RochelleLa Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988...
- RochefortRochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:...
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30 |
| 15/05/1874 |
Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:Neuville was first named Nova Villa in 876, through a donation by a Frank by the name of Aldurus, at abbaye Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers. During the hundred years war, Neuville suffered...
- Montreuil-BellayMontreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town....
|
85 |
| 19/10/1874 |
Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Yzan - CoutrasCoutras is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-History:The Battle of Coutras, one of the most important battles of the French Wars of Religion, was fought there on 20 October 1587.-Population:-References:*...
|
17 |
| 19/04/1875 |
Joué-lès-Tours Joué-lès-Tours is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.It is the largest suburb of the city of Tours, and is adjacent to it on the southwest....
- ChinonChinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences...
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43 |
| 29/08/1875 |
Pons Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- RoyanRoyan is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department, along the Atlantic Ocean, in southwestern France.A seaside resort, Royan is in the heart of an urban area estimated at 38,638 inhabitants, which makes it the fourth-largest conurbation in the department, after La Rochelle, Rochefort and Saintes...
|
46 |
| 11/09/1875 |
NantesNantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
- PornicPornic is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département in western France.-Breton language:The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 1 March 2006.-Climate:...
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57 |
| 30/01/1876 |
SaumurSaumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
- Montreuil-BellayMontreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town....
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18 |
| 25/03/1876 |
Sainte Pazanne - MachecoulMachecoul is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.Its 5,732 inhabitants are called Machecoulais.-Geography:The commune of Machecoul is surrounded by the following communes:...
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13 |
| 01/04/1876 |
Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
- Auneau Auneau is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
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20 |
| 07/05/1876 |
Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
- Brou Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:...
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36 |
| 03/06/1876 |
St Hiliaire - Paimbœuf Paimbœuf is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.-See also:*Communes of the Loire-Atlantique department*:fr:Paimbœuf...
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27 |
| 24/06/1876 |
Saujon Saujon is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- La Tremblarde |
23 |
| 01/02/1877 |
Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town....
- AngersAngers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about south-west of Paris. Angers is located in the French region known by its pre-revolutionary, provincial name, Anjou, and its inhabitants are called Angevins....
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63 |
| 25/01/1878 |
Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:...
- TaillebourgTaillebourg may refer to:* Taillebourg, Charente-Maritime, a French commune* Taillebourg, Lot-et-Garonne, a French commune of the Lot-et-Garonne department* Battle of Taillebourg* Château de Taillebourg...
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18 |
| 30/12/1878 |
MachecoulMachecoul is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.Its 5,732 inhabitants are called Machecoulais.-Geography:The commune of Machecoul is surrounded by the following communes:...
- ChallansChallans is a commune in the Vendée département in the Pays de la Loire région in western France....
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19 |
| 03/03/1879 |
Château-du-Loir Château-du-Loir is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in north-western France.-References:*...
- Saint-CalaisSaint-Calais is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.Prior to the French Revolution it was known for its Benedictine abbey named after the Anisola stream . Saint-Calais is a later name coming from one of the local saints of the Perche area....
|
45 |
| 19/09/1880 |
Challans Challans is a commune in the Vendée département in the Pays de la Loire région in western France....
- La Roche-sur-YonLa Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:...
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51 |
| 07/03/1881 |
Through Luçon Luçon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the seat of the Diocese of Luçon and Luçon Cathedral.-References:*...
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2 |
| 17/10/1881 |
Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:...
- NiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
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48 |
| 17/10/1881 |
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is situated on the Côte de Lumière...
- Commesquiers |
13 |
| 17/10/1881 |
Velluire Velluire is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France....
- BenetBenet is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.The former communes of Lesson, Sainte-Christine and Aziré were joined to the commune of Benet in 1973.-Geography:...
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19 |
| 20/11/1881 |
Blois Blois is the capital of Loir-et-Cher department in central France, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orléans and Tours.-History:...
- Pont-de-Braye |
64 |
| 02/07/1882 |
ChinonChinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences...
- Port-Boulet |
14 |
| 10/07/1882 |
Cholet Cholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century...
- ClissonClisson , is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département in western France.It is situated at the confluence of the Sèvre Nantaise and the Moine southeast of Nantes ....
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38 |
| 23/10/1882 |
NiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
- Montreuil-BellayMontreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town....
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104 |
| 27/11/1882 |
ChinonChinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences...
- L'Île-BouchardL'Île-Bouchard is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.From 8 to 14 December 1947, L'Île-Bouchard was the site of Marian apparitions. Four girls aged 7 to 12 reported having seen the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel. The site was declared an official pilgrimage of the...
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16 |
| 19/03/1883 |
Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:Neuville was first named Nova Villa in 876, through a donation by a Frank by the name of Aldurus, at abbaye Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers. During the hundred years war, Neuville suffered...
- ParthenayParthenay is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France, sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet...
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39 |
| 02/04/1883 |
Patay Patay is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.Population: approx. 1,500....
- Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Pellerin Saint-Pellerin is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
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47 |
| 02/04/1883 |
Brou Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:...
- Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Pellerin Saint-Pellerin is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
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17 |
| 03/09/1883 |
Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- La Pointe-de-la-fumée |
8 |
| 05/11/1883 |
Through MaransThe Marans is a breed of chicken originating in France. It is a medium breed compared to others, popular for poultry shows and is a dual purpose fowl known both for its extremely dark eggs as well as for its very fine meat qualities.-Appearance:...
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2 |
| 07/04/1884 |
Airvault Airvault is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France. It is located on the River Thouet.The inhabitants of Airvault are the and the .-Historical sites:...
- MoncontourMoncontour is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.It was the site of the Battle of Moncontour in 1569.-Demographics:-External links: http://www.moncontour-active-park.fr...
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15 |
| 18/08/1884 |
Perray-Jouannet - Chalonnes Chalonnes-sur-Loire is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The closest airport to Chalonnes Sur Loire is Angers Airport also worth considering are Nantes Airport , Rennes Airport , or Tours Airport ....
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26 |
| 23/02/1885 |
Aiffres Aiffres is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*...
- RuffecRuffec is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:...
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77 |
| 23/05/1885 |
Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Pellerin Saint-Pellerin is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
- Bessé-sur-BrayeBessé-sur-Braye is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-References:*...
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42 |
| 12/07/1885 |
Port-de-Piles Port-de-Piles is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Demographics:-References:*...
- L'Île-BouchardL'Île-Bouchard is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.From 8 to 14 December 1947, L'Île-Bouchard was the site of Marian apparitions. Four girls aged 7 to 12 reported having seen the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel. The site was declared an official pilgrimage of the...
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21 |
| 04/03/1886 |
Through NantesNantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
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4 |
| 14/06/1886 |
Cavignac Cavignac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
- Cubzac |
17 |
| 11/07/1886 |
Cubzac - La Grave-d'Ambarès |
5 |
| 11/07/1886 |
Through BordeauxBordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
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2 |
| 11/07/1886 |
Château-du-Loir Château-du-Loir is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in north-western France.-References:*...
- SaumurSaumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
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67 |
| 11/07/1886 |
Through SaumurSaumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
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5 |
| 19/09/1886 |
Châtellerault Châtellerault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in France.It is located to the north of Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.-Geography:...
- LoudunLoudun is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.It is located south of the town of Chinon and 25 km to the east of the town Thouars...
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48 |
| 01/05/1887 |
Arrou Arrou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
- Nogent-le-RotrouNogent-le-Rotrou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.It is a sub-prefecture and is located on the Huisne River, 56 kilometres west of Chartres on the RN23 and 150 kilometres south west of Paris, to which it is linked by both rail and motorway...
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41 |
| 29/05/1887 |
LibourneLibourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:...
- Marcenais Marcenais is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
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19 |
| 05/06/1887 |
ParthenayParthenay is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France, sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet...
- BressuireBressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:...
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31 |
| 17/02/1889 |
Tonnay-Charente Tonnay-Charente is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.In the 18th century it was the home town of Prominent Irish Physician Dr...
- Pointe-du-Chapus |
31 |
| 18/05/1890 |
Fontenay-le-comte Fontenay-le-Comte is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:The Vendée River flows though the town. The town has an area of .-History:...
- Vouvant-Cezais |
14 |
| 18/05/1890 |
Vouvant-Cezais - Breuil-Barret Breuil-Barret is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*...
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15 |
| 01/04/1891 |
La Rochelle Gare de La Rochelle is the main station serving La Rochelle. The station building, which includes a 45-metre-tall clock tower, was built in 1922 by Pierre Esquié for the CF de l'Etat replacing the older building...
- Port de la Pallice |
7 |
| 02/01/1893 |
Sargé Sarge may refer to:* Sergeant, a military or police rank. Often shortened and used a term of endearment used out of familiarity. Sometimes heard as "Big Sarge", a further term of affection and endearment...
- Montoire |
22 |
| 01/07/1893 |
La Grave-d'Ambarès - Gare de Bordeaux Benauge |
12 |
| 15/10/1893 |
Montoire - Châteaurenault |
21 |
| 29/07/1894 |
Châteaurenault - ToursTours is a city in central France, the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.It is located on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and for the...
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35 |
| 31-05-1896 |
Voves Voves is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
- Toury Toury is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
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29 |
| 01/08/1896 |
Junction to Gare de Bordeaux Etat Bordeaux-État or Bordeaux-Deschamps was a mainline railway station in the French city of Bordeaux.The station was at the terminus of the line from Paris of the CF de l'État...
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1 |
| 02/01/1898 |
Thorigné Thorigné is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.-References:*...
- Montmirail |
22 |
| 10/12/1899 |
La Loupe La Loupe is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
- Brou Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:...
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43 |
| 28/05/1900 |
Vouvant-Cezay - Chantonnay Chantonnay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The Lay River flows southwestward through the commune and forms part of its eastern and southern borders.-References:*...
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25 |
| 12/07/1900 |
Montmirail Montmirail is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France....
- Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
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28 |
| 12/07/1900 |
Thorigné Thorigné is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.-References:*...
- Connerré-Beillé |
6 |
| 05/11/1907 |
Barbezieux - Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Saint-Yzan |
51 |
| 11/06/1911 |
Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:...
- SaintesSaintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais....
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25 |
| 01/07/1912 |
SaintesSaintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais....
- SaujonSaujon is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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27 |
| 15/05/1930 |
Massy - Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
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Wheel
arrangement | État No.
(1st series) | État No.
(2nd series) | SNCF No. | Manufacturer
Serial numbers |
Year
made | Quantity
made | Quantity
preserved | Year(s)
withdrawn | Comments |
| Tender locomotives |
| 2-4-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-4-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and no trailing wheels....
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2029–2099,
2500–2528 |
120-036 – 120-116 |
120 A 36 – 116 |
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| 2-4-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-4-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
|
2078–2505 |
121-029 – 121-037 |
121 B 29 – 37 |
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| 2-4-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-4-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
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2602–2620 |
121-051 – 121-069 |
121 C 51 – 69 |
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19 |
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| 4-4-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-4-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and no trailing wheels...
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2701–2706 |
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| 4-4-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-4-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
|
2951–2960 |
221-101 – 221-110 |
221 A 101 – 110 |
|
|
10 |
|
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| 0-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 0-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of no leading wheels, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels...
|
3061–3100
3500–3569 |
030-031 – 030-130 |
030 A 56 – 123 |
Fives-Liile,
SACM, Cail,
Batignolles |
1875–1882 |
100 |
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| 2-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, usually in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This arrangement is commonly called a Mogul...
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130-602 - 130-636 |
130 A 602 – 636 |
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| 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular...
|
3701–3755 |
230-001 – 230-055 |
230 B 1 – 55 |
|
|
55 |
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| 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular...
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230-141 – 230-230 |
230 D 141 – 320 |
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| 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular...
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|
230-321 – 230-370 |
230 D 232, 341, 365 |
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| 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular...
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230-371 – 230-385 |
230 H 371 – 385 |
|
|
15 |
|
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| 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular...
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|
230-781 – 230-800 |
230 J 781 – 800 |
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|
20 |
|
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Rebuilt to 230 L 781 – 800 |
| 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular...
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3801–3883 |
230-801 – 230-883 |
230 G 801 – 883 |
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|
83 |
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4-6-24-6-2, in the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle .These locomotives are also known as Pacifics...
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231-011 – 231-060 The 231 B was a small class of 4-6-2 steam locomotive of the Chemin de Fer de l'État.The series of 50 engines was built 1910. After some difficult early days, the engines became part of the SNCF's 231 class...
|
231 B 11 – 60 |
|
1910 |
50 |
|
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4-6-24-6-2, in the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle .These locomotives are also known as Pacifics...
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231-501 – 231-783 The 231 G was a series of 4-6-2 steam locomotives of the Chemin de Fer de l'État .283 engines of this series were built starting in 1914, with deliveries from 1916 through 1923. They replaced and supplemented the 231 B that had a tendency to derail...
|
231 C 501 – 783 |
Fives-Lille,
Batignolles,
North BritishThe North British Locomotive Company was created in 1903 through the merger of three Glasgow locomotive manufacturing companies; Sharp Stewart and Company , Neilson, Reid and Company and Dübs and Company , creating the largest locomotive manufacturing company in Europe.Its main factories were...
,
SchneiderSchneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing...
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1914–21 |
284 |
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Also classes 231 D, E, F, G, H and J. |
| 2-8-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels...
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140-101 – 140-370 The 140 C was a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotive of the Chemin de Fer de l'État, and subsequently the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français .-History:...
|
140 C 101 – 370 |
SchneiderSchneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing...
,
SACM,
Five-Lille
North BritishThe North British Locomotive Company was created in 1903 through the merger of three Glasgow locomotive manufacturing companies; Sharp Stewart and Company , Neilson, Reid and Company and Dübs and Company , creating the largest locomotive manufacturing company in Europe.Its main factories were...
,
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. |
1913–20 |
270 |
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| 2-8-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels...
|
|
140-501 – 140-600,
140-1001 – 140-1045 |
140 H 501 – 600,
1001 – 1045 |
|
|
145 |
|
|
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| 2-8-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
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141-001 – 141-250 The 141 C, was a 2-8-2 steam locomotive of the Chemins de Fer de l'État.-Overview:The series of 250 engines, numbered 141-001 to 141-250 were built in 1921. They were renumbered 141 C 001 to 141 C 250 by the SNCF in 1938 and ended their career in the West of France at the end of...
|
141 B 1 – 250 |
SchneiderSchneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing...
,
SACM (191–205) |
1921–23 |
250 |
1 |
|
Also class 141 C, D and E |
| 4-8-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
|
|
241-001 – 241-049 |
241 A 1 – 19 |
|
|
49 |
|
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Identical to Est 241.002 – 241.041 |
| 4-8-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
|
|
241-101 |
241 B 101 |
Fives-Lille |
1932 |
1 |
|
|
Prototype; rebuilt to 242 A 1 in 1940 |
| 2-10-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-10-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, ten powered and coupled driving wheels on five axles, and no trailing wheels...
|
|
150-001 – 150-010 |
150 A 1 – 10 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
Identical to Est 150.001 – 150.195 |
| Tank locomotives |
| 2-6-2T |
|
32.551 – 32.620 |
131 TA 501 – 620 |
|
|
120 |
|
|
|
| 0-8-0T |
|
40.001 – 40.143 The 040 TA was an 0-8-0 tank engine of the Chemins de Fer de l'État.-Overview:The series of 143 engines were built between 1914 and 1922, with a break during World War I. These were designed to replace the 030 0-6-0 shunting engines. The 0-6-0 engines possessed a traction force of 40 tons, while...
|
040 TA 1 – 143 |
|
1914–22 |
143 |
2 |
|
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| 2-8-2T |
|
42.001 – 42.020 The 141 TC, or 141 TC Ouest, was 2-8-2 tank engine of the Chemins de Fer de l'État.-Overview:This series of 20 engines, numbered 42-001 to 42-020, was built by Fives Lille and was allocated to the Batignolles motive power depot. Although they were designed in 1913, production was delayed by World...
|
141 TC 1 – 20 |
Fives-Lille |
1923 |
20 |
1 |
|
|
| 2-8-2T |
|
42.101–42.140 |
141 TD 101 – 140 |
|
|
40 |
|
|
Copies of Est 141.701 – 141.742 |