FS Class 625

The Ferrovie dello Stato (FS, Italian State Railways) Class 625 (Italian: Gruppo 625) is a class of 2-6-0 'mogul' steam locomotives in Italy. The class is commonly known by the nickname Signorine (Italian for 'young ladies', also shared with the similar Class 640 locomotives), or Signorina in the singular, because of their perceived grace and beauty compared to other locomotives.

FS Class 625
Locomotive 625 017
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Builder
Build date1914–1923
Total produced188
Number rebuilt153
Specifications
Configuration:
  UIC1′C h2
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Leading dia.840 mm (33.07 in)
Driver dia.1,510 mm (59.45 in)
Length9.66 m (31 ft 8+38 in)
Axle load14.4 tonnes (14.2 long tons; 15.9 short tons)
Loco weight53.9 tonnes (53.0 long tons; 59.4 short tons)
Tender weight31.9 tonnes (31.4 long tons; 35.2 short tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity6,000 kg (13,000 lb)
Water cap.12,000 L (2,600 imp gal; 3,200 US gal)
Firebox:
  Grate area2.42 m2 (26.0 sq ft)
Boiler pressure12 kgf/cm2 (1.18 MPa; 171 psi)
Heating surface108.5 m2 (1,168 sq ft)
Superheater:
  Heating area33.5 m2 (361 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size490 mm × 700 mm (19.29 in × 27.56 in)
Valve gearWalschaerts, Caprotti
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output800 CV (590 kW; 790 hp)
Tractive effort10,200 kgf (100 kN; 22,500 lbf)
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