Electric locomotive 269-078 of RENFE, green/yellow livery with
modern "crest logo"
Features of the Arnold model
- Metal housing
- Five-pole motor with flywheels
- Digital connection NEM 662, Next-18
- Detailed metal pantographs, positioned according to version
- Independent red and white lights, depending on direction of
travel
- Minimum radius 192 mm.
- Kinematics with close coupling.
- Body, roof, and bogie designs depending on era and
decoration.
The locomotives of series 269 were the third generation of Japanese
locomotives acquired by RENFE. Due to positive experiences with the
predecessor models, the order for Mitsubishi locomotives
manufactured in Spain increased between 1973 and the 1980s. The
series 269 became the most numerous locomotive series in Spain and
includes many variants. With a power of 3100 kW and a top speed of
140 to 160 km/h, they are the dominant locomotives of Spanish
electric traction. They are divided into various subseries, each
with different characteristics.
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