RENFE 277-023 Electric Locomotive IV (DCC-Fitted)

RENFE 277-023 Electric Locomotive IV (DCC-Fitted)

1:87 scale model produced by Electrotren. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• DCC Fitted Model
• Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in France
• Decorated in RENFE company markings
• Best suited to 438mm radius curves
• Flywheel Fitted
• Close Coupler

Details

The RENFE Class 277 is a class of Co'Co' electric locomotives built for Spain’s national railway, RENFE in the 1950s. A total of 75 locomotives were constructed between 1952 and 1959 by English Electric and Vulcan Foundry for use on the 3 kV DC electrified network, particularly on freight and mixed-traffic duties. These engines were nicknamed the “Inglesas” (the English ones) by Spanish railfans due to their British origins and distinctive design.

With a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a power output of around 2,200 kW, the Class 277s could haul heavy freight and passenger trains at speeds up to about 110 km/h. They were especially valuable on mountainous electrified lines such as Venta de Baños–Gijón and León–La Coruña, where their robust traction helped tackle steep gradients.