FS Class E.656

The Class E.656 is an Italian articulated rheostatic-type electric locomotive built from 1975 to 1989. An evolution of the E.646, they are mixed traffic locomotives, and have been used on every kind of train, ranging from freight to intercity passenger transport.

FS class E.656
Unit E.656.294 in original livery
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderOfficine Casaralta, Officine Reggiane, SOFER, TIBB componentistica Ercole Marelli, Ansaldo, Asgen, Italtrafo
Build date1975–1989
Total produced461
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B-B
 • UICBo′Bo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,250 mm (49.21 in)
Length18.29 m (60 ft 1⁄8 in)
Width3.00 m (9 ft 10+1⁄8 in)
Height3.80 m (12 ft 5+5⁄8 in)
Loco weight120 t (118.1 long tons; 132.3 short tons)
Electric system/s3,000 V DC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsDC
Safety systemsRSC4; SCMT
Performance figures
Maximum speed150 km/h (93 mph)
Power outputContinuous: 4,200 kW (5,630 hp);
One hour: 4,800 kW (6,440 hp)
Tractive effort249 kN (56,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsFS Trenitalia
Nicknames"Caimano" (Caiman)
DispositionIn service
FS class E.655
E.655.166 Trenitalia Cargo
Type and origin
Only differences from Class E656 above are shown
Power typeElectric
Specifications
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Tractive effort300 kN (67,400 lbf)

The E.656 is nicknamed "Caimano" (Caiman).

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