RENFE Class 350

The RENFE Class 350 is a series of four single-cabin diesel locomotives that were delivered to Spain in 1950 for use with Talgo II coaches, being built in the USA by the American Car and Foundry company to a distinctly American external style.

Not to be confused with the 21st-century Talgo 350.
RENFE Class 350
350-002 "Virgin of Aranzazu"
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
BuilderAmerican Car and Foundry Company[1]
Serial number350-001 to 350-004[2]
Build date1949
Total produced4
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICB'B'
Gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in)
Wheel diameter840 mm (33.07 in)[3]
Wheelbase9.5 m (31 ft 2.0 in) (bogie centres)[3]
Loco weight60 t (59 long tons; 66 short tons)[3]
Prime mover2 x Maybach MD-320 (units 001-003)[3]
2 x Hercules Nª4 tipo DNX-V8DS (unit 004)[3]
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)[3]
Career
OperatorsRenfe Operadora
LocaleSpain
First run1949-1952[3]

Operations

The locomotives worked passenger services with Talgo II coaches in red lined silver Talgo II livery, starting in 1950 between Madrid and Hendaye and ending in 1972 with trains between Madrid and Palencia.

Rear of 350-003 in later Talgo III livery carried from 1972-76

When the Talgo II coaches were withdrawn the locomotives were formed into two pairs, and worked Talgo III services between Madrid and Bilbao on the Miranda de Ebro-Bilbao until 1976 when that service was taken over by RENFE Class 269 locomotives.[1]

Fleet details

Like all Talgo locomotives, the Class 350 received names.[2]

RENFE Number Name Fate
350-001 Virgen del Pilar Decommissioned
354-002 Virgen de Aránzazu Preserved, on display at Madrid-Delicias railway Museum [4]
354-003 Virgen de Begoña Preserved, on display Vilanova (Barcelona)[5]
354-004 Virgen de Montserrat Decommissioned

References
  1. Historic diesel's - Spain - Class 350 railfaneurope.net
  2. Renfe - Fuera de servicio - 350 listadotren.es
  3. Serie 350 jorges.arrakis.es
  4. Image link 350-002 via listadotren.es
  5. Image link 350-003 via listadotren.es
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