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Spanish State Railways series 269
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Spain | 1973
265 produced
269.052 and 269.049 in February 2009 in front of a freight train
269.052 and 269.049 in February 2009 in front of a freight train
André Marques

The RENFE class 269 designates 265 four-axle electric locomotives designed for all train types. They were built between 1973 and 1985 by CAF and MACOSA and used technology licensed from Mitsubishi. Each bogie only had one traction motor that was connected to the axles by a two-speed gearbox. Most were built as one of the subclasses 269.0, 269.2 and 269.5. In high gear each had a top speed between 140 and 160 km/h and in low gear they reached between 80 and 100 km/h. Only four locomotives of subclass 269.6 were built which were controlled by choppers, had a streamlined body and reached a top speed of 200 km/h.

Many were rebuilt with single-speed transmission, for example the 269.7 for use with intermodal trains with a top speed of 120 km/h. After the turn of the millennium RENFE began to sell some, three even went to Chile. A large number was withdrawn around 2015 after they had been replaced by more modern and more powerful locomotives with three-phase traction motors, most notably the series 252 and 253.

Variant269.0, 269.9269.2, 269.5269.7269.6
General
Built1973-1985
Manufacturermechanical part: CAF, MACOSA, electrical part: Mitsubishi, Cenemesa, Westinghouse, General Electric
Wheel arr.B-B 
Gauge5 ft 5 11/16 in (Iberian broad gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length56 ft 7 15/16 in
Service weight194,007 lbs
Adhesive weight194,007 lbs
Axle load48,502 lbs
Boiler
Variant269.0, 269.9269.2, 269.5269.7269.6
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system3,000 V
Hourly power4,185 hp (3,121 kW)
Top speed87 mph99 mph75 mph124 mph
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last changed: 07/2025
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