FS Class 745

The Ferrovie dello Stato (FS; Italian State Railways) Class 745 was a class of 2-8-0 'Consolidation' steam locomotives.

FS Class 745

Type and origin
Power type	Steam
Builder	Ernesto Breda, Gio. Ansaldo & C.
Build date	1914–1923
Total produced	73

Specifications
Configuration:
• UIC	1′D h2
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Leading dia.	960 mm (37.80 in)
Driver dia.	1,630 mm (64.17 in)
Length	11,615 mm (38 ft 1+1⁄4 in)
Axle load	14.4 tonnes (14.2 long tons; 15.9 short tons)
Loco weight	68.5 tonnes (67.4 long tons; 75.5 short tons)
Tender weight	45.6 tonnes (44.9 long tons; 50.3 short tons)
Fuel type	Coal
Fuel capacity	6,000 kg (13,000 lb)
Water cap.	18,000 litres (4,000 imp gal; 4,800 US gal)
Firebox:
• Grate area	3.5 m² (38 sq ft)
Boiler pressure	12 kg/cm² (1,180 kPa; 171 psi)
Heating surface	191.7 m² (2,063 sq ft)
Superheater:
• Heating area	50.5 m² (544 sq ft)
Cylinders	Two, simple
Cylinder size	600 mm × 720 mm (23.62 in × 28.35 in)
Valve gear	Walschaerts

Performance figures
Maximum speed	75 km/h (47 mph)
Power output	1,250 CV (919 kW; 1,230 hp) at 55 km/h (34 mph)
Tractive effort	14,500 kgf (142 kN; 32,000 lbf)

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