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Electric locomotive

MELCO 289-100

Built by CAF, MELCO

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
6,200 kW
8,314 hp
Weight
168 t
370,376 lb
Length
34.54 m
113 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MELCO 289-100

Explore the robust 289-100 electric locomotive, a powerful machine designed for Spanish railways.

This locomotive, also known as the RENFE 289-100, was built by CAF and MELCO, boasting a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a substantial weight of 168 tons and a length of 34.54 meters, it features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operates on a 1668 mm gauge.

The 289-100 is equipped to handle both 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC electric systems, delivering an impressive power output of 6200 kW.

Its impressive dimensions, including a width of 3.13 m and a height of 3.68 m, showcase its imposing presence on the tracks.

MELCO 289-100 technical specifications

Value
Series289
Built byCAF, MELCO
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output6,200 kW8,314 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length34.54 m113 ft 4 in
Width3.13 m10 ft 3 in
Height3.68 m12 ft 1 in
Weight168 t370,376 lb
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Operators of the MELCO 289-100

Railway companies that have operated the 289-100, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 289-100Spain
Tracción RailTracción Rail 289.1Spain

MELCO 289-100 photos

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