Ansaldo ALe 790

Built by Fiat, Marelli, OM, Ansaldo

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

296 kW

397 hp

Weight

39 t

85,980 lb

Length

26.8 m

87 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1938–1946

Overview of the Ansaldo ALe 790

Discover the ALe 790, an iconic Italian railcar that defined an era of national railways.

Built between 1938 and 1946 by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including Fiat, Marelli, OM, and Ansaldo, this train was engineered for passenger efficiency and comfort.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and seating for 79 passengers, the ALe 790 was a modern solution for rail transport at the time, operating on a 3 kV DC electric system.

Its dimensions, including a length of 26.8 meters and a weight of 39 tons, along with its classic Bo'Bo' axle configuration, made it a versatile and robust vehicle, a piece of railway history to admire even today.

Ansaldo ALe 790 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Fiat, Marelli, OM, Ansaldo · 1938–1946
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	296 kW397 hp	397 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	79 seats
Length	26.8 m87 ft 11 in	87 ft 11 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.78 m12 ft 5 in	12 ft 5 in
Weight	39 t85,980 lb	85,980 lb