Aerosicula D225.5

Built by Aerosicula, CNR Italia, IMER

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Power output

129 kW

173 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Length

7.68 m

25 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1973–1978

45 units

Overview of the Aerosicula D225.5

Discover the D225.5 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse of the Italian rail network.

This particular model, identified by its "D225" series and built between 1973 and 1978 by Aerosicula, CNR Italia, and IMER, showcases a classic "0-4-0" or "B' " Whyte and UIC classification.

With a compact length of 7.68 meters and a weight of 32 tons, it's designed for efficiency and maneuverability.

Powered by a JW 400 prime mover generating 129 kW, the D225.5 has a top speed of 50 km/h, making it ideal for shunting and light freight duties on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

This locomotive is a significant part of the Italian State Railways' operational history.

Aerosicula D225.5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	D225
Built by	Aerosicula, CNR Italia, IMER · 1973–197845 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Power output	129 kW173 hp	173 hp
Prime mover	JW 400
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'
Whyte notation	0-4-0
Length	7.68 m25 ft 2 in	25 ft 2 in
Width	3,800 m12467 ft 2 in	12467 ft 2 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb