Showing posts with label locomotives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label locomotives. Show all posts

Sunday, September 18, 2011

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 253

This is a series of 100 electric locomotives built by Bombardier and Ingegria Renfe. These locomotives are thought for pulling only freight trains, and they are based in the Bombardier Traxx trains sold all around Europe. These locomotives have been under testing during 2008 and were introduced into service in 2009. The elder series 250, 269, 279 and 289 are supposed to be replaced with the new 253 locos.

This locomotives have 5400 kW of power and a maximum speed of 140 Km/h. They are the most modern electric locomotive class used in Spain.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Weight: 85 t
  • Length: 18.9m
  • Max. speed: 140 Km/h
  • Engine power: 5400 kW

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

The 253.002 locomotive
performing homologation tests
Picture by Carlos Puerta


The 253.016 locomotive in Irun
(Basque Country) in March 2010
Picture by Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 253
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power5400 kW
Max.Speed140 Km/h
Intro Year2008
Retire YearN/A


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 2008. A standard length of 8 has been used for this locomotive.

You can download the addon in the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom. An additional version painted with player colors might be released later on.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

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):

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)


Simutrans screenshot



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)


Simutrans screenshot



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)


Simutrans screenshot



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.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

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


Simutrans screenshot



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


Simutrans screenshot



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


Simutrans screenshot



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


Simutrans screenshot



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


Simutrans screenshot



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


Simutrans screenshot



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: