© trainspo.comCAF FEVE 3800
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Overview of the CAF FEVE 3800
Discover the FEVE 3800, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for narrow-gauge railways.
Manufactured by CAF starting in 1992, these units are formed of three cars, offering efficient passenger transport.
With a 1000 mm gauge, the FEVE 3800 boasts dimensions of 2.55 m width and 3.56 m height, perfectly suited for Spain's extensive narrow-gauge network.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system and delivering a robust 588 kW, this series ensures reliable and dynamic service for Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha (FEVE).
Its unique Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2' axle arrangement highlights its engineering for diverse track conditions.
Explore the legacy and engineering prowess of these distinctive Spanish railcars.
CAF FEVE 3800 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CAF · 199216 units | |
| Power output | 588 kW789 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Width | 2.55 m8 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.56 m11 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 54 t119,049 lb |
Operators of the CAF FEVE 3800
Railway companies that have operated the FEVE 3800, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha | FEVE 3800 | Spain |
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