Wednesday, November 10, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 334

This is a series of 28 diesel-electric locomotives, used mostly to pull "Talgo" express passenger trains. These locomotives have been built by Vossloh in their Albuixech (Valencia) factory. Some components used in the construction of these locomotives are taken from retired 333 locomotives.

This locomotives have 2536 kW of power and a maximum speed of 200 Km/h. They are the most modern diesel locomotive class used in Spain.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Weight: 90 t
  • Max. speed: 200 Km/h
  • Engine power: 2536 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 334.015 locomotive, in Salamanca
Picture by Manuel Marcos


The 334.019 locomotive, pulling a passenger
train in the line from Salamanca to Hendaye
Picture by Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 334
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power2536 kW
Max.Speed200 Km/h
Intro Year2006
Retire YearN/A


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 2006. A standard length of 8 has been used for this locomotive.

You can download the addon in the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Monday, November 8, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 333

The Renfe Series 333 is a high power diesel locomotive built in the 70s. There was the need of a diesel locomotive capable of pulling both express passenger trains and heavy goods convoys, and also a speed of at least 120 Km/h was desired.

This locomotive, with a power of 2462 KW and reaching up to 150 Km/h was the solution. It has been one of the most powerful locomotives running along the spanish railways for many years.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from the El Ferrocarril, in spanish):
  • Units built: 94
  • Total length: 20.7 m
  • Total weight: 120 t
  • Top speed: 150 Km/h
  • Power output: 2462 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

Renfe Series 333 waiting for a night express
service, painted with the original livery


The 333.056 locomotive near Salamanca (jan-1999)
Picture by Manuel Marcos

Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Series 333
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power2495 kW
Max.Speed140 Km/h
Intro Year1974
Retire Year1994


The train has been coded into Simutrans with a maximum speed of 140 Km/h and 2495 kW of power. They are available from 1974 in original green and also grey & yellow versions.

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Sunday, November 7, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 319

This was a series of 106 diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by General Motors between 1965 and 1972. This class suffered many upgrades, being renamed to 319.2, 319.3 and 319.4.

One of the most important upgrades took place from 1988 to 1994, when the subclass 319.3 was created by upgrading the existing 319 locomotives; the most important change was the power, which was raised from 1475 kW to 1664 kW.

This locomotives have 1475 kW (319) and 1664 kW (319.3) of power, and a maximum speed of 120 Km/h. Their were mainly used to pull freight trains. They had the nickname of «Yankies» due to its american origin.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 18.55 m
  • Weight: 111 t (117 t the 319.3)
  • Max. speed: 120 Km/h
  • Engine power: 1475 kW (1664 kW the 319.3)

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 319.054 locomotive, in original livery
Picture by Vicente Miralles


The 319.304 upgraded locomotive, at A Corunha station (sep-2006)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


Simutrans screenshot (319)


Simutrans screenshot (319.300)


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 319Renfe Class 319.300
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power1475 kW1664 kW
Max.Speed120 Km/h
Intro Year19651988
Retire Year19882003


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 1965; in 1988 becomes available the upgraded 319.300. A length of 7 has been used, so they are a bit shorter than standard engines (8).

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 318

This was a series of 24 diesel-electric locomotives, used to pull freight trains. As the class 316 gave good results, RENFE decided to purchase more locomotives, but with increased power, composing the 318 class. These locomotives are now retired or sold to other countries.

This locomotives have 1477 kW of power and a maximum speed of 105 Km/h. They had the nickname of «Alcos» due to its american manufacturer name (ALCO).

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 18.0 m
  • Weight: 101 t
  • Max. speed: 105 Km/h
  • Engine power: 1477 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 318.001 locomotive, at Vilanova Railway Museum (apr-2003)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


The 318.009, painted with UNE freight livery (aug-2002)
Picture by Alberto López Torrea


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 318
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power1477 kW
Max.Speed105 Km/h
Intro Year1958
Retire Year1978


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 1958. A length of 7 has been used, so it's a bit shorter than standard engines (8).

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 316

This was a series of 16 diesel-electric locomotives, used to pull freight trains. These locomotives were built thanks to the global funding plan that the United States of America promoted to help Spain development in 1955.

This locomotives have 1195 kW of power and a maximum speed of 120 Km/h. They had the nickname of «Marilyn» due to its american manufacture.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 17.9 m
  • Weight: 109 t
  • Max. speed: 120 Km/h
  • Engine power: 1195 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 316.008 locomotive, pulling a freight train
Picture from www.wefer.com (unknown author)


The 316.015 locomotive, at Madrid Delicias Railway Museum (jan-2003)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 316
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power1195 kW
Max.Speed120 Km/h
Intro Year1955
Retire Year1975


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 1955. A length of 7 has been used, so it's a bit shorter than standard engines (8).

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 311

This was a series of diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by MTM, Ateinsa, and Babcock & Wilcox, and have been used until nowadays as shunting engines by RENFE. There were built 60 locomotives of this class, and they are used to pull broken up trains, classifying cargo at stations or railway cleaning.

This locomotives have 785 kW of power and a maximum speed of 90 Km/h. They take their nickname «Mabi» from the capital letters of its three builders (M, A & B).

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 14.2 m
  • Weight: 80 t
  • Max. speed: 90 Km/h
  • Engine power: 785 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 310.158 locomotive, pulling a freight train
Picture from www.wefer.com (unknown author)


The 311.109 at Sant Andreu, Barcelona (dec-2002)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 311
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power785 kW
Max.Speed90 Km/h
Intro Year1985
Retire Year2001


This locomotive has been coded as a medium power versatile locomotive, available since 1985. A length of 6 has been used, so that two of this locomotives would fit in 3/4 of a tile.

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

Monday, November 1, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 310

This was a series of diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by MACOSA between 1989 and 1991. The total production of this locomotive type is up to 60 units, and some units of this class are being moved to a new TMD (medium distance train) composed by eigth container platforms and two 310 locomotives, one in each edge.

This locomotives have 598 kW of power and a maximum speed of 110 Km/h. This is one of the latest shunting engines from Renfe.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Weight: 78 t
  • Max. speed: 110 Km/h
  • Engine power: 598 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 310.026 at Valladolid station (summer 2000)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


The 310.049 locomotive, pushing two closed
wagons at La Almozara, Zaragoza (jun-2002)
Picture by Alberto López Torrea


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 310
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power598 kW
Max.Speed110 Km/h
Intro Year1989
Retire YearN/A


This locomotive has been coded as a low power locomotive, available since 1989. A length of 6 has been used, so that two of this locomotives would fit in 3/4 of a tile.

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):