Friday, September 24, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 6000

The Class 6000 is formed by 10 trainsets, built by CAF to increase the subway line #1 capacity. The first of them was pulled from Sabadell train station to Catalunya train station (Barcelona), where was moved into the subway network using the rail switch of that station. This class is the first to be adapted for spanish rail system (1668 mm rail width).

Each of the trainsets is formed by five cars, four of them equipped with four engines each for an output of 675 kW in each car. The whole trainset is able to carry up to 1117 passengers, and has a total length of 86.17 meters.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 18
  • Total length: 17.14 m
  • Total weight: 34.3 t
  • Capacity: 1117 passengers (all 5 cars)
  • Top speed: 80 Km/h
  • Power output: 675 kW
A Class 6000 at Catalunya railway station
Photo by Victor Castañón (Wefer.com)


A Class 6000 train at Sagrera station
Photo by Maria José Luque (Wefer.com)


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 6000Powered CarUnpowered Car
FreightPassengers
Capacity208221259
Power675 kW (double gear)0 kW
Max.Speed80 Km/h
Intro Year2007
Retire YearN/A

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

New locomotive: TMB Class 3000

The Class 3000 is formed by 18 trainsets, and the first of them begun to run on september of 1986, and the last one february of 1988. They always gave service to the subway line #3.

Each of the trainsets is formed by five cars, four of them equipped with four 150 Kw Mitsubishi engines each. The whole trainset is able to carry up to 778 passengers, and has a total length of 87.6 meters.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 18
  • Total length: 17.125 m
  • Total weight: 36.17 t
  • Capacity: 152-170 passengers
  • Top speed: 90 Km/h
  • Power output: 600 kW
A Class 3000 at Canyelles station
Photo by Marçal Guardiola (Wefer.com)


A Class 3000 trainset, reformed and with current TMB livery
Photo by Marçal Guardiola (Wefer.com)


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 3000TMB Class 3000 Car
FreightPassengers
Capacity152170
Power600 kW (double gear)0 kW
Max.Speed90 Km/h
Intro Year1986
Retire Year2007

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 2000

The Class 2000 trainsets were built in 1992 to grant the service in the subway line #3 during the Barcelona Olympic Games. These vehicles were manufactured by CAF, Meinfesa, GEC-Alsthom and Mitsubishi Electric, and started service in three car composition.

After the Games, they were moved to the line #2, and later on they began to run in five car compositions. Today, these vehicles still run the line #4 service, where they were moved when they were replaced few years ago.

Between 1997 and 2001, fifteen more trainsets (named Class 2100) were delivered to further increase the service given in the line #2, specially after the line was redesigned and some extra stations were added.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 8 Class 2000 and 15 Class 2100
  • Total length: 17.125 m
  • Total weight: 36.17 t
  • Capacity: 862 passengers (5 car set)
  • Top speed: 80 Km/h
  • Power output: 2240 kW (5 car set)
A Class 2000 at Sacred Family Temple station in the old line #2
Photo from Wefer.com


A Class 2000 train at Paral·lel station
Photo by Maria José Luque (Wefer.com)


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 2000
FreightPassengers
Capacity181
Power600 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed80 Km/h
Intro Year1992
Retire Year2007

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
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New locomotive: TMB Class 1000

The Class 1000 trainsets were built by catalan companies M.T.M. and Macosa, using as the base for their work the designs made by german companies M.A.N. and Brown Boveri. The 10 first cars (1001 to 1010) were built at Germany, and arrived Barcelona by ship in 1970.

Due to their great results, more trains of this class were bought, which became the new Class 1100, despite the vehicles are almost identical.

These trainsets started to run in twin car convois, but very soon they were changed to double its original trainset composition, running in sets formed by four cars.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 50 Class 1000 and 54 Class 1100
  • Total length: 16.85 m
  • Total weight: 29.9 t
  • Capacity: 174 passengers
  • Top speed: N/A Km/h
  • Power output: 400 kW
A Class 1000 train with the newer white livery in 2003
Photo from Wefer.com


Some Class 1000 cars waiting to be scrapped
Photo from Wefer.com


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 1000
FreightPassengers
Capacity236
Power400 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed60 Km/h
Intro Year1970
Retire Year1986

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Monday, September 20, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 500

This train class is a shortened version of the 2000 class introduced in the line number 11 in 2003. These trains are compositions of only two cars, and they are so short because of the small distance between the stops of this subway line, making longer convois not profitable.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 6
  • Total length: 17.14 m
  • Total weight: 36 t
  • Capacity: 174 passengers
  • Top speed: 80 Km/h
  • Power output: 560 kW
A Class 500 train, at Trinitat Nova station
Photo from Wefer.com


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 500
FreightPassengers
Capacity173
Power560 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed80 Km/h
Intro Year2003
Retire YearN/A

This trainset (engine and car) can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Sunday, September 19, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 400

This train class was introduced in the Barcelona «Transversal» subway in 1958. This series were very similar to the 200B, but they had improved tecnology. This was the last class built before the different subway companies in Barcelona merged in the Barcelona Metropolitan Railways (now TMB).

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 60 engines + 20 cars
  • Total length: 16.5 m
  • Total weight: 40 t (engines), 28.2 t (cars)
  • Capacity: 30/36 seated, 160 standing
  • Top speed: N/A
  • Power output: N/A kW
First trainset of Class 400, introduced in 1958
Photo from Wefer.com


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 400
FreightPassengers
Capacity190
Power320 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed55 Km/h
Intro Year1958
Retire Year1973

This trainset (engine and car) can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

New locomotive: TMB Class 300

This train class was produced between 1924 and 1970 (a very wide range), and was formed by several subclasses produced each to cover specific needs in the subway network of Barcelona.

One of these subclasses, the S type, was built for the Madrid subway, but finally was modified to run in the Barcelona subway network, wich had some small differences in its structure.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 38 engines + 38 cars
  • Total length: 14.3 m
  • Total weight: 31.5 t (engines), 20.36 t (cars)
  • Capacity: 18 seated, 100 standing
  • Top speed: N/A
  • Power output: N/A kW
Class 300-C engine at Lesseps station, 1965
Photo from Wefer.com


Class 300-C car outside Lesseps depot, 1969
Photo from Wefer.com


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 300
FreightPassengers
Capacity118
Power340 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed55 Km/h
Intro Year1962
Retire Year1970

This trainset (engine and car) can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Saturday, September 18, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 200

This trains were bought to increase the existing service of the Barcelona «Transversal Metropolitan» subway line (the only existing one) in 1944. After some years, in 1953, some extra trains were bought again, with some upgrades like increased traction power.

These railcars were removed from service during the 1970s, but due to the lack of vehicles they were put back into service until late 1980s.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built (Engine+Car): 6+5 200A, 4+5 200B
  • Total length: 16.5 m
  • Total weight (Engine+Car): 43.5 t + 28.7 t
  • Top speed: N/A
  • Power output: N/A kW
One of the first 200A Series car received in 1944
Photo from Wefer.com


A 200B Series train going to Santa Eulàlia
Photo from Wefer.com


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 200ATMB Class 200B
FreightPassengers
Capacity190
Power106 kW220 kW
Max.Speed50 Km/h
Intro Year19441953
Retire Year19531962

This trains can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

New locomotive: TMB Class 100

This is the first underground train that run over the rails under the city of Barcelona, in 1926. Nowadays there is still one of them restored, which is in the depot of «Can Boixeres», Barcelona.

These railcars were the largest in the world (in its class) for the next 35 years, and were removed from service in 1979, after several upgrades. They were as long as 21.7 meters, and had capacity for 54 seated and 184 standing passengers, which was really impressive by late 1920s.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 12
  • Total length: 21.69 m
  • Total weight: 56 t
  • Top speed: N/A
  • Power output: 96 kW
The 100 Series car number 126, still preserved
Photo from Wefer.com


A 100 Series car with modern livery
Photo from Wefer.com


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Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 100
FreightPassengers
Capacity238
Power96 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed45 Km/h
Intro Year1926
Retire Year1944

This train can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 301

The Renfe class 301 is a diesel locomotive series built between 1960 and 1963 by MTM, Pegaso and Macosa companies. It had 119 kW of power, and was able to run at a top speed of 48 Km/h, reduced to 20 Km/h when maniobrando.

This class was known with the nickname of «Pegasines» (little pegasos) because having a Pegaso engine. They were also nicknamed «Mé-Mé». They were originally numbered as class 10100, and there were built a total of 46 units.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: N/A
  • Width: N/A
  • Height: N/A
  • Max. speed: 48 Km/h
  • Engine power: 119 kW

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

A 301 class locomotive, in Salamanca (2006)


The 301-001 locomotive, before 10101 (sep-2005)


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Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 301
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power119 kW
Max.Speed48 Km/h
Intro Year1960
Retire Year1976


This locomotive has been coded as a low power and low speed locomotive, available since 1960. A length of 4 has been used, so that two of this locomotives would fit in half of a tile (standard length should be 8).

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

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

Monday, September 6, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 314

This was a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by MACOSA in 1963. There was only one locomotive built of this type, and it is actually restored and preserved in the Vossloh factory in Albuixech (Valencia).

This locomotive was initially numbered 1401, it had 824 kW of power and was able to run at 120 Km/h.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 15.53 m
  • Width: 2.89 m
  • Height: 4.15 m
  • Max. speed: 120 Km/h
  • Engine power: 824 kW

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

The 1401 locomotive, in Murcia (aug-1991)


The 1401 locomotive, in Valencia (aug-1980)


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Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 314
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power824 kW
Max.Speed120 Km/h
Intro Year1963
Retire Year1978


This locomotive has been coded as a medium power locomotive, available since 1963. 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):