Preserved Locomotives
Twelve 141.R locomotives have been preserved. Among them, in operating condition are:
- 141.R.420, (coal) based in Clermont-Ferrand, managed by the Sté Civile de Conservation de la 141 R 420.
- 141.R.840, (oil) based in Aubrais-Orléans, managed by the "AAATV" : Amicale des Anciens et Amis de la Traction à Vapeur, section Centre/Val de Loire.
- 141.R.1126, (oil) owned by the SNCF, based in Toulouse, managed by L'Amicale des Cheminots pour la Préservation de la 141 R 1126
- 141.R.1199, (oil) owned by the SNCF, based in Nantes, managed by Loco Vapeur R 1199
These four locomotives are protected as monument historique (national heritage objects).
Five locos are based in Switzerland with two in working order:
- 141.R.568 (coal) ex CITEV
- 141.R.1244 (oil).
Another three are stored there as spare parts after the bankruptcy of the company in charge of their restoration.
- 141.R.73 (coal)
- 141.R.1207 (coal)
- 141.R.1332 (oil)
The three remaining locomotives are all the property of the SNCF, and are preserved as static exhibits.
- 141.R.1108 (oil) at Breil-sur-Roya
- 141.R.1187 (oil) at the Cité du train de Mulhouse
- 141.R.1298 (oil) at Miramas
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