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Diesel locomotive

Meinfesa J26 CW/HEP

Built by Macosa, Meinfesa

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
1,399 kW
1,876 hp
Weight
117 t
257,941 lb
Length
19.5 m
64 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1991–1992
40 units

Overview of the Meinfesa J26 CW/HEP

Explore the J26 CW/HEP, a robust diesel locomotive with a 1668 mm gauge that served both Spain and Argentina.

Built by Macosa and Meinfesa between 1991 and 1992, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive 1399 kW of power output.

Measuring 19.5 meters in length and weighing 117 tons, the J26 CW/HEP is a significant piece of railway history, operating for notable companies such as Renfe Operadora, ADIF, and Trenes Argentinos. Its Co'Co' axle configuration provides exceptional adhesion and traction capabilities.

Meinfesa J26 CW/HEP technical specifications

Value
SeriesRENFE 319
Built byMacosa, Meinfesa · 1991–199240 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output1,399 kW1,876 hp
Tractive effort209 kN46,985 lbf
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Width3.08 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.14 m13 ft 7 in
Weight117 t257,941 lb

Operators of the Meinfesa J26 CW/HEP

Railway companies that have operated the J26 CW/HEP, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Trenes Argentinos Operadora FerroviariaSOFSE 319.3Argentina
Administrador de Infraestructuras FerroviariasADIF 319.3Spain
Continental RailContinental Rail 319.3Spain
CopasaCopasa 319.3Spain
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 319.3Spain
TecsaTecsa 319.3Spain
Tracción RailTracción Rail 319.3Spain
ViasVias 319.3Spain

Meinfesa J26 CW/HEP photos

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