Schlieren RENFE 431

Built by BBC, Schlieren

Top speed

40 km/h

25 mph

Power output

300 kW

402 hp

Weight

50 t

110,231 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1923–1936

Overview of the Schlieren RENFE 431

Discover the historic RENFE 431 EMU, a classic electric multiple unit that once served Spain.

Built between 1923 and 1936 by BBC and Schlieren, this train boasts a unique 1000 mm gauge, making it a special piece of railway heritage.

With a car length of 32.92 meters and a weight of 50 tons, it was designed for efficient operation.

Although its top speed is 40 km/h, the RENFE 431 represents a fascinating era of Spanish rail transport, refurbished by CAF to preserve its legacy for enthusiasts and historians alike.

Schlieren RENFE 431 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, Schlieren · 1923–1936
Refurbished	CAF
Top speed	40 km/h25 mph	25 mph
Power output	300 kW402 hp	402 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Car length	32.92 m108 ft 0 in	108 ft 0 in
Width	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	3.5 m11 ft 6 in	11 ft 6 in
Weight	50 t110,231 lb	110,231 lb