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Electric locomotive

BBC RENFE 250

Built by MTM, CAF, BBC

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
4,600 kW
6,169 hp
Weight
124 t
273,373 lb
Length
20 m
65 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Axle arrangement
C'C'

Overview of the BBC RENFE 250

Discover the RENFE 250, a powerful electric locomotive that played a significant role in Spain's rail network.

Built by MTM, CAF, and BBC, this robust machine boasts a top speed of 160 km/h, making it a capable performer for heavy haulage.

With a gauge of 1668 mm and a C'C' axle configuration, it was specifically designed for the Iberian railway system.

Featuring an impressive power output of 4600 kW and operating on 3 kV DC electric systems, the RENFE 250 was a workhorse for Renfe Operadora.

Measuring 20 meters in length and weighing 124 tonnes, this locomotive embodies strength and reliability in railway engineering.

Explore the history and capabilities of the RENFE 250, a testament to Spanish railway innovation.

BBC RENFE 250 technical specifications

Value
Built byMTM, CAF, BBC
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output4,600 kW6,169 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementC'C'
Length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width3.13 m10 ft 3 in
Height3.82 m12 ft 6 in
Weight124 t273,373 lb
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Operators of the BBC RENFE 250

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 250, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 250Spain

BBC RENFE 250 photos

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