Ansaldo E636

Built by Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

18.25 m

59 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1940–1962

Overview of the Ansaldo E636

Discover the iconic E636 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Italian railway history.

Built by various Italian manufacturers between 1940 and 1962 for the Italian State Railways (FS), this robust machine was designed for heavy-duty service.

Featuring a distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, the E636 was capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h and delivering a powerful output of 2100 kW.

With a substantial length of 18.25 meters and a weight of 101 tons, it provided an impressive tractive effort of 113 kN, making it a reliable workhorse on the nation's rail network.

Operating on a 3 kV DC electrical system, the E636 represents a notable era in railway engineering and a testament to Italian industrial capability.

Ansaldo E636 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E636
Built by	Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo · 1940–1962
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Tractive effort	113 kN25,403 lbf	25,403 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	18.25 m59 ft 11 in	59 ft 11 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb