Cambiador_Olmedo_1.jpg (74703 bytes)

Dual system (Talgo and CAF) gauge-changer in Olmedo, on the Madrid-Valladolid/Medina del Campo forthcoming HSL. This gauge-changer was built in 2002 in an attempt to accommodate both Talgo-RD and CAF-BRAVA competing systems. Each system is mounted on a moving structure, so that one can easily shift them. Unfortunately, that dual-system gauge-changer does not allow for the operation of mixed formations, viz. using both systems in the same formation... The system ready for use on this pic is that of Talgo. CAF-BRAVA system stands folded on the right. Both systems will be used at 15kph by variable-gauge trainsets, although these have been cleared for 30kph. 2002. Photo by Oique (oique@telenet.es) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

Cambiador_Olmedo_2.jpg (57000 bytes)

Dual system (Talgo and CAF) gauge-changer in Olmedo, on the Madrid-Valladolid/Medina del Campo forthcoming HSL. This gauge-changer was built in 2002 in an attempt to accommodate both Talgo-RD and CAF-BRAVA competing systems. Each system is mounted on a moving structure, so that one can easily shift them. Unfortunately, that dual-system gauge-changer does not allow for the operation of mixed formations, viz. using both systems in the same formation... The system ready for use on this pic is that of Talgo. CAF-BRAVA system stands folded on the right. Both systems will be used at 15kph by variable-gauge trainsets, although these have been cleared for 30kph. 2002. Photo by Oique (oique@telenet.es) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

Cordoba_cambiador_2.jpg (78577 bytes)

Gauge-changer (Talgo-only) of Cordoba-Valchillon, seen looking towards Iberic-gauge tracks. This gauge-changer dates back from 1992. Up to 10 services use each way this facility on a daily basis (Talgo 200 Madrid-Malaga, Altaria Madrid-Algeciras). Cordoba-Valchillon. 05th June 2004. Photo by Perolo (perolo@tranvia.org) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. This service is running at this point on the 1668 mm gauge track, and will change to 1435 mm at the Taboadela gauge changer. To the right the current 1435 mm single track to Ourense can be seen. Until the high speed line is complete with dobule 1435 mm track, between Taboadela and Ourense both gauges merge on a double-gauge single track. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. The T on the signal indicates that the gauge changer is ready for Talgo compositions. If the gauge changer was reafy for a CAF composition, a C would appear instead. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. The IC on the signal indicates the start of the gauge changing procedure Talgo compositions. The A indicates the same for CAF compositions. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. Approaching the shed that hosts the gauge changer. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. Inside the shed that hosts the gauge changer. The process happens in a few seconts, at a speed of approx. 15 km/h. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. Inside the shed that hosts the gauge changer. The process happens in a few seconts, at a speed of approx. 15 km/h. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

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Taboadela gauge changer on the Madrid-Galicia high speed line seen from a Talgo Avril (Renfe S106) AVE service. The train is running now on the 1435 mm gauge track and will join the 1435 mm dobule track at the right. August 2024. Photo by A. Rueda

Portbou_cambiador_2.jpg (94364 bytes)

Talgo gauge-changer of Portbou, seen looking towards France and standard-gauge tracks (1435mm-4ft8in). The "Limite RENFE" sideboard still stands as an ultimate warning addressed to Spanish drivers... This is the oldest gauge-changer used in revenue service. It was built in 1969 and daily accommodates 4-5 services each way. Portbou. 12th October 2003. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr) Binary file Portbou_cambiador_2.txt matches

Portbou_cambiador_3.jpg (90179 bytes)

Talgo gauge-changer of Portbou, seen looking towards Spain and broad-gauge tracks (1668mm-5ft6in). The "Limite SNCF" sideboard stands as an ultimate warning addressed to French drivers, as a counterpart for the "Limite RENFE" sideboard which stands accross the gauge-changer... This is the oldest gauge-changer used in revenue service. It was built in 1969 and daily accommodates 4-5 services each way. Portbou. 12th October 2003. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr). Binary file Portbou_cambiador_3.txt matches

Portbou_cambiador_4.jpg (97864 bytes)

Inside the Talgo gauge-changer of Portbou, looking towards France and standard-gauge tracks (1435mm-4ft8in). Portbou. 12th October 2003. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr). Binary file Portbou_cambiador_4.txt matches

Portbou_cambiador_5.jpg (92208 bytes)

Inside the Talgo gauge-changer of Portbou, looking towards Spain and broad-gauge tracks (1668mm-5ft6in). One can spot the Trainshed of Portbou station in the background. Portbou. 12th October 2003. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr). Binary file Portbou_cambiador_5.txt matches