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Electric multiple unit

BBC RENFE 431

Built by BBC, Schlieren

Top speed
40 km/h
25 mph
Power output
300 kW
402 hp
Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1923–1936

Overview of the BBC RENFE 431

Explore the historic RENFE 431, a significant electric multiple unit that has shaped Spanish railway history.

Built between 1923 and 1936 by BBC and Schlieren, this locomotive represents a testament to evolving railway technology.

Refurbished by CAF, it retains its classic charm while meeting modern operational needs.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, the RENFE 431 was designed for specific routes.

With a top speed of 40 km/h and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, it delivered a consistent 300 kW of power.

Measuring 32.92 meters in car length and weighing 50 tons, this EMU was a reliable workhorse for Renfe Operadora in Spain.

BBC RENFE 431 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, Schlieren · 1923–1936
RefurbishedCAF
Top speed40 km/h25 mph
Power output300 kW402 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Car length32.92 m108 ft 0 in
Width2.65 m8 ft 8 in
Height3.5 m11 ft 6 in
Weight50 t110,231 lb
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Operators of the BBC RENFE 431

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 431, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 431Spain

BBC RENFE 431 photos

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