Once DMUs class 78 were used on many secondary lines around Arad and Timişoara. With the new 2009 – 2010 timetable all of them were stored in Arad depot waiting for an uncertain future.

Old and New

A refurbished 1000 series DMU. These 4-axle railcars were built in the 40's ( by Malaxa, Bucharest). Original diesel engine: Ganz MG 220 Power: 2 x 162 kW Top speed: 100 km/h,new diesel engine (Ma... (more)

A refurbished 1000 series DMU with a local train from Arad to Sânicolaul Mare. These 4-axle railcars were built in the 40's ( by Malaxa, Bucharest). Original diesel engine: Ganz MG 220 Power: 2 ... (more)

View of CFR 78-1019-5 railcar driver's cab. On the desk, the controls allow the command of the 2 coupled units. The 6 yellow buttons electrically command the gear boxes.