Renfe Class 276
Catenary | |
Current pickup(s) | Pantograph |
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Traction motors | Alsthom TA-630-A of 630 kW (845 hp), 6 off |
MU working | See text |
Performance figures | |
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Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
Power output | 2,200 kW (2,950 hp) |
Career | |
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Operators | Renfe |
Nicknames | Francesa |
Locale | Spain |
The Renfe Class 276 is a class of
History
Originally classified by Renfe as 76xx and 86xx (the example in the photograph is number 7685), the 276 series was based on the French SNCF Class CC 7100. The majority of the 276s were manufactured in Spain by various locomotive works, including CAF. Due to their Gallic origins, the locomotives were given the nickname Francesa (English translation: French).
A total of 136 units were built during between 1956 and 1965, ten of which were modernised and classed as 276.2xx.
Technical data
Since the 276 is a
Current status
This class was withdrawn from regular service by December 2014. However two locomotives are still in existence and these locomotives currently held in reserve in Madrid, are shortly (August 2017) expected to be transferred to the Museum and Railway Centre in Mora La Nova, 30 km inland from Tarragona in Southern Catalonia. From these two machines, one is expected to be restored to full working order and in as near original condition as possible. The two locomotives will swap certain parts to aid quicker restoration of one to full working order. The other will most likely be just cosmetically restored. (Details Courtesy International Liaison Officer - Mora La Nova Museum and Railway Centre, August 2017).
References
- ^ ISBN 1571459715.
External links
Media related to Renfe Class 276 at Wikimedia Commons