FS Class 690 II

The Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS; Italian State Railways) Class 690 (Italian: Gruppo 690) was a 4-6-2 'Pacific' steam locomotive for express trains.

FS Class 690
FS locomotive 69001 (later 690.001)
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Builder
Build date1911–1914
Total produced33
Specifications
Configuration:
  UIC2′C1′ h4
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Leading dia.1,090 mm (42.91 in)
Driver dia.2,030 mm (79.92 in)
Trailing dia.1,360 mm (53.54 in)
Length13,430 mm (44 ft 34 in)
Axle load17.1 tonnes (16.8 long tons; 18.8 short tons)
Loco weight87.2 tonnes (85.8 long tons; 96.1 short tons)
Tender weight49.6 tonnes (48.8 long tons; 54.7 short tons) total weight 136.8 tonnes
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity6,000 kg (13,000 lb)
Water cap.22,000 litres (4,800 imp gal; 5,800 US gal)
Firebox:
  Grate area3.5 m2 (38 sq ft)
Boiler pressure12 kg/cm2 (1,180 kPa; 171 psi)
Heating surface210 m2 (2,300 sq ft)
Superheater:
  Heating area67 m2 (720 sq ft)
CylindersFour, simple
Cylinder size450 mm × 680 mm (17.72 in × 26.77 in)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Performance figures
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Power output1,400 CV (1,030 kW; 1,380 hp)
Tractive effort12,400 kgf (122 kN; 27,300 lbf)
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