FS Class E.424

The FS E.424 is a class of Italian railways electric locomotives. They were built in 1943-1951 and have been decommissioned in 2008.

FS class E.424
A E.424N in Catania with the recent XMPR livery
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderBreda, Off. Savigliano, Off. Reggiane/Ercole Marelli, OM/CGE, Ansaldo, TIBB
Build date1943-1951
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1.250 m (49.21 in)
Wheelbase7.350 m (24 ft 1+38 in) between bogies
3.150 m (124.02 in) between axles of each bogie
Length15.540 m (50 ft 11+34 in)
Loco weight72 short tons (64 long tons; 65 t)
Electric system/s3,000 V DC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsDC series
Transmission19/65 gear ratio
Safety systemsRSC4
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,500 kW (2,000 hp)
Tractive effort168 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsFS Trenitalia
First run1943
Dispositiondecommissioned in 2008
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