Renfe Class 321

Spanish diesel locomotive class From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Renfe Class 321 (formerly 2100 series) is a class of diesel-electric locomotives operated by Renfe in Spain, designed by Alco and built by them and by Euskalduna under licence.

Power typeDiesel-electric
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerAmerican Locomotive Company
BuilderAlco (8)
Euskalduna (72)
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Renfe Class 321
Locomotive 321 046 in October 1995
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerAmerican Locomotive Company
BuilderAlco (8)
Euskalduna (72)
Order numberAlco: 3379
Serial numberAlco S-3379-01 to S-3379-08
ModelAlco FPD-9 or DL500S
Build date1965–1971
Total produced80
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
Gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in)
Wheel diameter1,016 mm (3 ft 4.0 in)[1]
Length18,567 mm (60 ft 11.0 in)[1]
Loco weight111 t
Prime moverAlco 12-251C
Traction motorsGE 761 (6 off)
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power outputAt flywheel: 2,160 CV (1,590 kW; 2,130 hp)
At rail: 1,250 kW (1,676 hp) continuous
Career
OperatorsRenfe, Adif
ClassSerie 321 de Renfe
Numbers2101 – 2180, later 321-001 – 321-080
LocaleSpain
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Technical specifications

The locomotives have a Co-Co wheel arrangement, and are equipped with GEC 5G-761 engines.[2]

History

Production started in 1965. A total of 80 locomotives were built until 1971,[3] with the first eight built by Alco, and the remaining 72 by Euskalduna.[4] Four locomotives were rebuilt for Teco de Media Distancia freight service trials.[2]

Regular services with Renfe have ended, and some locomotives are used by Adif to haul maintenance trains.[4]

  • Adif 321 051 in May 2013
    Adif 321 051 in May 2013
  • Alsa 321, numbered as 2148, in August 2017
    Alsa 321, numbered as 2148, in August 2017

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