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Electric locomotive

BBC Norte 7200 / Renfe 272

Built by B&W, BBC

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1928
12 units
Axle arrangement
(2'Co)(Co2')

Overview of the BBC Norte 7200 / Renfe 272

Discover the impressive Norte 7200, also known as the Renfe 272, an electric locomotive built by B&W, BBC in 1928 for the Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Norte de España.

This powerful machine boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates on a 1668 mm gauge. Its robust design is further highlighted by its 1.5 kV DC electric system and UIC axle arrangement of (2'Co)(Co2').

The Norte 7200 / Renfe 272 represents a significant piece of Spanish railway heritage. Explore more about this historic locomotive, a testament to engineering excellence, at fr.wikipedia.org.

BBC Norte 7200 / Renfe 272 technical specifications

Value
Built byB&W, BBC · 192812 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement(2'Co)(Co2')

Operators of the BBC Norte 7200 / Renfe 272

Railway companies that have operated the Norte 7200 / Renfe 272, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Norte de EspañaNORTE 7200Spain

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