© trainspo.comDevis RENFE 274
Built by Devis, Sécheron
Overview of the Devis RENFE 274
Discover the RENFE 274, an iconic electric locomotive built between 1944 and 1947 by Devis and Sécheron.
This powerful machine, measuring 17.02 meters in length and weighing 99 tons, operated in Spain for Renfe Operadora.
The RENFE 274 featured a 1.5 kV DC electrical system, delivering an output of 1760 kW and reaching a top speed of 90 km/h.
Its Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a broad 1668 mm gauge made it perfectly suited for the demands of Spanish railway lines.
Devis RENFE 274 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Devis, Sécheron · 1944–1947 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 1,760 kW2,360 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 17.02 m55 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 99 t218,257 lb |
Operators of the Devis RENFE 274
Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 274, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Renfe Operadora | RENFE 274 | Spain |
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