FS Class 670

The Rete Adriatica Class 500 (Italian: Gruppo 500), classified after 1905 in the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS; Italian State Railways) as Class 670 (Italian: Gruppo 670) was an unorthodox and iconic cab forward 4-6-0 (2'C) steam locomotive.

RA Class 500
FS Class 670
FS locomotive 670.043, here with the earlier classification of FS 6943
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Builder
Build date1900–1906
Total produced43
Specifications
Configuration:
  UIC2′C n4v
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Leading dia.1,125 mm (44.29 in)
Driver dia.1,920 mm (75.59 in)
Length13,687 mm (44 ft 10+78 in)
Axle load14.4 tonnes (14.2 long tons; 15.9 short tons)
Loco weight69.9 tonnes (68.8 long tons; 77.1 short tons)
Tender weight37.2 tonnes (36.6 long tons; 41.0 short tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Water cap.2,000 litres (440 imp gal; 530 US gal)
Firebox:
  Grate area3 m2 (32 sq ft)
Boiler pressure12 kg/cm2 (1,180 kPa; 171 psi)
Heating surface150.8 m2 (1,623 sq ft)
CylindersFour
Valve gearWalschaerts
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output870 CV (640 kW; 858 hp)
Tractive effort8,000 kgf (78.5 kN; 17,600 lbf)
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