© trainspo.comBBC Norte 7200 / Renfe 272
Built by B&W, BBC
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | B&W, BBC · 192812 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,668 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Norte de España | NORTE 7200 | Spain |
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