A superbly illustrated review of the X5500/5800 family of diesel railcars introduced during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Articles featured include a look at the history of these railcars as well as their day-to-day operation on France’s railways. Also looks at the design and construction of these railcars as well as at examples which have been preserved. Well illustrated with colour and black & white photographs and diagrams. French text. 98 pages.