Renfe Class 334

Renfe 334/Vossloh Euro 3000
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerRenfe / Alstom
BuilderVossloh España / EMD
Build date(ordered 2004)
Delivered 2006-2008
Total produced28
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) Iberian gauge
Axle load20 tons
Loco weight80 tons
Fuel capacity4,000 L (880 imp gal; 1,100 US gal)
Prime mover12N-710G3B-EC, 3,300 hp (2,500 kW) (UIC) @ 930rpm
Engine typeTwo-stroke Diesel engine
AlternatorAR10 + D14 + HE5 (Aux. rated 25kW)
Traction motorsFour parallel connected D43 FM
CylindersV12
TransmissionElectric
MU workingyes
Loco brakeElectropneumatic
Performance figures
Maximum speed200 km/h (125 mph)
Tractive effortcontinuous: 92 kN (21,000 lbf) at 75 km/h (47 mph)
starting: 178 kN (40,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsRenfe
NicknamesCaracoles, Caracoles de carreras (Snails, Racing snails)
LocaleSpain
Sources: except where noted

The Renfe 334 is a high speed, 4 axle diesel-electric locomotive built to haul passenger trains on Renfe's Talgo service on non electrified lines.

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