Renfe Class 276

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
•UIC	Co′Co′
Gauge	1,668 mm(5 ft5+21⁄32in)
Length	18.93 m (62 ft 1.3 in)
Height	3.86 m (12 ft 7.97 in)
Loco weight	120 tonnes (120 long tons; 130 short tons)
Electric system/s	3kVDCCatenary
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph
Traction motors	Alsthom TA-630-A of 630 kW (845 hp), 6 off
MU working	See text

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Builder	Alsthom; CAF; MACOSA; MTM; S.E.C. Naval
Build date	1956–1965
Total produced	136

Renfe Class 276
Renfe Class 276
	RENFE Class 276 276.085 (7685)
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Electric
Builder	Alsthom; CAF; MACOSA; MTM; S.E.C. Naval
Build date	1956–1965
Total produced	136
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
•UIC	Co′Co′
Gauge	1,668 mm(5 ft5+21⁄32in)
Length	18.93 m (62 ft 1.3 in)
Height	3.86 m (12 ft 7.97 in)
Loco weight	120 tonnes (120 long tons; 130 short tons)
Electric system/s	3kVDCCatenary
Current pickup(s)	Pantograph
Traction motors	Alsthom TA-630-A of 630 kW (845 hp), 6 off
MU working	See text
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output	2,200 kW (2,950 hp)
Operators
Career
Operators	Renfe
Nicknames	Francesa
Locale	Spain

TheRenfe Class 276is a class ofDC electric locomotivewhich was used by theSpanishrail operatorRenfe.Based on the FrenchSNCF Class CC 7100,the Class 276 was modified to fit the Spanish 1,674 mm (65.9 in) gauge and use a3000V DCoverhead supply.^[1]More than 130 locomotives were supplied to Renfe in 1956.^[1]

History

Originally classified byRenfeas76xxand86xx(the example in the photograph is number 7685), the 276 series was based on theFrench SNCF Class CC 7100.The majority of the 276s were manufactured inSpainby various locomotive works, includingCAF.Due to theirGallicorigins, the locomotives were given the nicknameFrancesa(English translation:French).

A total of 136 units were built during between 1956 and 1965, ten of which were modernised and classed as276.2xx.

Technical data

Since the 276 is aCo′Co′locomotive, it is equipped with two three-axledbogies– each of which is powered by three traction motors. This six traction motor configuration provides the locomotive with a total power output of 2,200kilowatts(2,950hp) and a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). Of the 136 examples produced, only 36 have been adapted for use inmultiple unitoperations: these are unit numbers276.101through276.137,inclusive.

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This class was withdrawn from regular service by December 2014.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

^^a ^bRoss, David, ed. (2003).The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives: The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day.San Diego: Thunder Bay Press. p. 422.ISBN 1571459715.

External links

Media related toRenfe Class 276at Wikimedia Commons

[:0-1] Ross, David, ed. (2003).The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives: The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day.San Diego: Thunder Bay Press. p. 422.ISBN 1571459715.

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