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Electric locomotive

Macosa RENFE 251

Built by CAF, Macosa, MELCO

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
3,900 kW
5,230 hp
Weight
138 t
304,238 lb
Length
20.7 m
67 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1982–1984
30 units

Overview of the Macosa RENFE 251

Discover the impressive RENFE 251, a powerful electric locomotive designed for Spain's rail network.

This robust locomotive, built by CAF, Macosa, and MELCO between 1982 and 1984, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a substantial weight of 138 tons.

With a power output of 3900 kW and a tractive effort of 192 kN, the RENFE 251 is a reliable workhorse.

Its substantial dimensions, including a length of 20.7 meters and a width of 3.19 meters, are characteristic of its robust design for 1668 mm gauge.

Operating on 3 kV DC electric systems, this B'B'B' classification locomotive has served Renfe Operadora with distinction.

Macosa RENFE 251 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEF66
Built byCAF, Macosa, MELCO · 1982–198430 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output3,900 kW5,230 hp
Tractive effort192 kN43,163 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'B'
Length20.7 m67 ft 11 in
Width3.19 m10 ft 6 in
Height4.28 m14 ft 1 in
Weight138 t304,238 lb
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Operators of the Macosa RENFE 251

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 251, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 251Spain

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