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Steam locomotive

Ansaldo FS 552

Built by Ansaldo, Breda

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Weight
44.3 t
97,665 lb
Length
16.08 m
52 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1890–1901
36 units
Axle arrangement
2-2-0

Overview of the Ansaldo FS 552

Discover the FS 552, a magnificent steam locomotive that embodies Italian railway heritage.

Built by renowned manufacturers Ansaldo and Breda between 1890 and 1901, this impressive machine measures 16.08 meters in length and weighs 44.3 tons.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the FS 552 proudly served the Italian State Railways.

Classified as a 2-2-0, this locomotive stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of its era and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of rail transport.

Ansaldo FS 552 technical specifications

Value
Built byAnsaldo, Breda · 1890–190136 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Whyte notation2-2-0
Length16.08 m52 ft 9 in
Weight44.3 t97,665 lb

Operators of the Ansaldo FS 552

Railway companies that have operated the FS 552, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS 552Italy

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