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).

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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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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. Photo by Ricard Mocholí (ricard_mp@hotmail.com) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)

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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. Photo by Ricard Mocholí (ricard_mp@hotmail.com) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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Inside the Talgo gauge-changer of Portbou, looking towards France and standard-gauge tracks (1435mm-4ft8in). Portbou. 12th October 2003. Photo by Ricard Mocholí (ricard_mp@hotmail.com) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).

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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. Photo by Ricard Mocholí (ricard_mp@hotmail.com) (Acknowledgements), from Tranvia.org. Posting and comment by P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr).