© trainspo.comAlstom 333.4
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Overview of the Alstom 333.4
Discover the powerful 333.4 diesel locomotive, a robust and versatile engine designed for efficient rail transport.
Built by Alstom between 2003 and 2004, this locomotive from the Prima family boasts impressive performance and traction capabilities.
It features an EMD 16-645E3 prime mover generating 2240 kW, providing a substantial tractive effort of 341 kN and capable of reaching a top speed of 160 km/h.
Measuring 22.33 meters in length and weighing 120 tonnes, the 333.4 is engineered for the 1668 mm gauge prevalent in Spain, where it has operated with Renfe Operadora and Alsa Rail.
Its Co'Co' axle configuration and 20-tonne axle load make it a reliable choice for a variety of railway operations.
Alstom 333.4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 333 | |
| Family | Prima | |
| Built by | Alstom · 2003–2004 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,240 kW3,004 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 341 kN76,660 lbf | |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-645E3 | |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 22.33 m73 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 3.16 m10 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.31 m14 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 120 t264,554 lb | |
| Axle load | 20 t44,092 lb |
Operators of the Alstom 333.4
Railway companies that have operated the 333.4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Alsa Rail | Alsa 333.4 | Spain |
| Renfe Operadora | RENFE 333.4 | Spain |
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