Thats a very low and long nose. Hence the name 'Pato' (= duck)
Is this a new train? By no means. The first units entered operation in 2005.
Pay particular attention to the wheel arrangement. These trains are known for their unconventional articulated passenger coaches. The wheels are mounted in pairs but not joined by an axle and they are between coaches rather than underneath individual coaches; there are only two wheels per coach. More here.
Similar rakes of coaches are used by RENFE on trains hauled by electric locos. Some are able to switch gauge while in motion between AVE (high speed) standard gauge and regular Spanish broad gauge lines.
Is this a new train? By no means. The first units entered operation in 2005.
Pay particular attention to the wheel arrangement. These trains are known for their unconventional articulated passenger coaches. The wheels are mounted in pairs but not joined by an axle and they are between coaches rather than underneath individual coaches; there are only two wheels per coach. More here.
Similar rakes of coaches are used by RENFE on trains hauled by electric locos. Some are able to switch gauge while in motion between AVE (high speed) standard gauge and regular Spanish broad gauge lines.
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