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Diesel multiple unit

Fiat 597

Built by Fiat

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

570 kW

764 hp

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1964–1967

Overview of the Fiat 597

Discover the RENFE 597, a robust DMU built by Fiat between 1964 and 1967.

This series, operated by Renfe Operadora in Spain, features a 4-car formation (2M) and achieves a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a broad gauge of 1668 mm, the 597 locomotive has a width of 2950 m and a height of 4180 m, powered by a 570 kW engine.

A reliable workhorse, the RENFE 597 remains a significant part of Spanish railway history, contributing to efficient transportation.

Learn more about this classic diesel multiple unit and its role in the Renfe fleet.

Fiat 597 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	597
Built by	Fiat · 1964–1967
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	570 kW764 hp	764 hp
Track gauge	1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in	5 ft 5⅝ in
Formation	4 cars (2M)
Width	2,950 m9678 ft 6 in	9678 ft 6 in
Height	4,180 m13713 ft 11 in	13713 ft 11 in

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Operators of the Fiat 597

Railway companies that have operated the 597, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Renfe Operadora	RENFE 597	Spain

Fiat 597 photos

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