MELCO RENFE 279

Built by CAF, MELCO

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

2,700 kW

3,621 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

17.27 m

56 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1967

16 units

Overview of the MELCO RENFE 279

Explore the RENFE 279, a powerful electric locomotive from Spain.

Built by CAF and MELCO in 1967, this impressive machine boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and operates on 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC electric systems.

Featuring a broad gauge of 1668 mm and a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, the RENFE 279 is designed for robust railway operations.

With a length of 17.27 meters and a power output of 2700 kW, this locomotive played a significant role with Renfe Operadora and is a notable part of Spanish railway history.

MELCO RENFE 279 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CAF, MELCO · 196716 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	2,700 kW3,621 hp	3,621 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC 3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in	5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	17.27 m56 ft 8 in	56 ft 8 in
Width	3.13 m10 ft 3 in	10 ft 3 in
Height	3.68 m12 ft 1 in	12 ft 1 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb