Ansaldo E640

Built by Ansaldo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,280 kW

3,058 hp

Weight

79 t

174,165 lb

Length

15.84 m

52 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1968

7 units

Overview of the Ansaldo E640

Discover the E640 electric locomotive, a symbol of Italian railway engineering.

Built by Ansaldo between 1960 and 1968, this robust machine boasts a power output of 2280 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the E640 served various railway companies in Italy, including Ferrovie Emilia Romagna and Ferrovie Nord Milano, before joining Oceanogate Italia S.p.A.

This impressive model, measuring 15.84 meters long and weighing 79 tons, is also known as the SŽ 342 in Slovenia, highlighting its versatility and historical significance.

Explore the technical specifications of this iconic locomotive and admire its powerful silhouette through a collection of images.

Ansaldo E640 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Ansaldo · 1960–19687 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,280 kW3,058 hp	3,058 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.84 m52 ft 0 in	52 ft 0 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	79 t174,165 lb	174,165 lb
Axle load	20.3 t44,754 lb	44,754 lb

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Operators of the Ansaldo E640

Railway companies that have operated the E640, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Ferrovie Emilia Romagna	FER E640	Italy
Ferrovie Nord Milano / LeNord	FNM E640	Italy
Oceanogate Italia S.p.A	Oceanogate E640	Italy
Slovenian Railways	SŽ 342	Slovenia