AVE Class 102

Infobox Train
name = AVE Class 102

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imagesize = 300px
caption = AVE Class 102 on the North East corridor
Manufacturer = Talgo, Bombardier
Operator = RENFE
Formation = 2 driving cars and 12 passenger cars per train set
LinesServed = Madrid - MálagaMadrid - ValladolidMadrid - Huesca
InService = 2005 - present
Weight = 322 t
CarLength = convert|200|m|abbr=on
CarWidth = convert|2.94|m|abbr=on
CarHeight = convert|3.36|m|abbr=on
Capacity = 318
MaxSpeed = convert|330|km/h|abbr=on
Power = 8000 kW
Gauge = RailGauge|sg
Voltage = 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead
Safety = LZB, ASFA 200, ERTMS

The AVE Class 102 is a series of AVE high speed trains for the Spanish state-run railway company RENFE.

The AVE Class 102 (Talgo 350) was constructed by Talgo in association with Bombardier. It was principally designed for the Madrid-Barcelona line. It is basically a standard Talgo train modified axes in order to allow speeds of up to convert|350|km/h|abbr=on, although its maximum commercial operating speed is convert|330|km/h|abbr=on due to the limits of its 8.000 kW engines.

RENFE's original order in 2004 was for 16 units, delivery of which began in 2004, however recently this has been increased to 46.

Although this class can pull up to 12 series 7 Talgo coaches, this number can be reduced as per the demand of the line served.

The train is nicknamed "Pato", Spanish for duck, due to the aerodynamic design of the power cars resembling a beak. The beak design reduces noise created by air resistance at top speeds.

External Links

* [http://www.talgo.es/pdf/ave_01.pdf Ficha de Talgo]
* [http://www.vialibre-ffe.com/material/fichas/series102.htm Ficha en Vía Libre]
* [http://www.vialibre-ffe.com/material/fichas/ave102.htm Información sobre las cabezas motrices en Vía Libre]
* [http://fototrenes.tranvia.org/102.html Imágenes de la S-102]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTuxqvcRpDc Vídeo del Talgo 350 en youtube]