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Electric locomotive

Ansaldo E431

Built by Ansaldo, TIBB

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
2,000 kW
2,682 hp
Weight
91 t
200,620 lb
Length
14.51 m
47 ft 7 in
Years built
1922–1925
37 units
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the Ansaldo E431

Discover the E431 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Italian railway engineering.

Built by Ansaldo and TIBB between 1922 and 1925, this FS E431 model served the Italian State Railways.

Boasting a power output of 2000 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h, the E431 was a reliable workhorse for transportation.

Its robust construction, with a length of 14.51 meters and a weight of 91 tons, highlights its durable design.

Operating on 3.6 kV AC 16.7 Hz, this electric locomotive represents an important chapter in Italian rail history.

Ansaldo E431 technical specifications

Value
Built byAnsaldo, TIBB · 1922–192537 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output2,000 kW2,682 hp
Electric systems
  • 3.6 kV AC 16.7 Hz
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Length14.51 m47 ft 7 in
Height3.85 m12 ft 8 in
Weight91 t200,620 lb
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Operators of the Ansaldo E431

Railway companies that have operated the E431, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E431Italy

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