CAF FEVE 3500

Built by CAF

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1977

37 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the CAF FEVE 3500

Explore the FEVE 3500, a distinctive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) originally built by CAF in 1977. This versatile locomotive operates on 1.5 kV DC power and features a 1000 mm gauge, making it ideal for the narrow-gauge lines of Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha in Spain.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a two-car formation, the FEVE 3500 exemplifies specialized railway engineering. Its dimensions, including a width of 2.55 m and a height of 3.48 m, highlight its efficient design for its operational environment.

The FEVE 3500 boasts a UIC axle configuration of Bo'Bo'+2'2' and underwent a significant refurbishment in 1999, underscoring its robust construction and enduring service life. Discover this iconic piece of Spanish railway history.

CAF FEVE 3500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CAF · 197737 units
Refurbished	1999 (12)
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation	2 cars
Width	2.55 m8 ft 4 in	8 ft 4 in
Height	3.48 m11 ft 5 in	11 ft 5 in