description Renfe Class 251 Overview
Renfe Class 251 is a Spanish class of Co-Co electric locomotives built in the early 1980s for Renfe freight service. The 30 locomotives were based on a Mitsubishi design and constructed in Spain through the participation of CAF and MACOSA, with associated electrical equipment supplied by several companies. Their six powered axles and electric traction suited heavy trains on demanding, steeply graded routes, especially in northern Spain. The type is chiefly associated with Spanish freight operations and railway preservation.
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How many Renfe Class 251 locomotives were built?
Renfe received 30 Class 251 locomotives. They were built for freight service in Spain in the early 1980s.
Who built the Renfe Class 251?
The class was based on a Mitsubishi design and constructed in Spain with participation from CAF and MACOSA. Renfe used the locomotives primarily for freight operations.
What wheel arrangement does the Renfe Class 251 use?
The Renfe Class 251 has a Co-Co wheel arrangement. Its six powered axles are suited to hauling heavy freight trains.
Was the Renfe Class 251 designed for passenger or freight service?
The Class 251 was built for Renfe freight service. It is a Spanish electric locomotive from a 30-unit class developed in the early 1980s.
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