Ansaldo FS 746

Built by Ansaldo, Breda

Weight

86.1 t

189,818 lb

Length

22.93 m

75 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1922–1927

60 units

Axle arrangement

1'D1'

Overview of the Ansaldo FS 746

Discover the powerful FS 746 steam locomotive, an iconic piece of Italian railway history.

Built between 1922 and 1927 by Ansaldo and Breda, this impressive 1'D1' type locomotive embodies a classic era of steam power.

Measuring 22.93 meters in length and weighing approximately 86.1 tons, the FS 746 was a robust machine, operating on a 1435 mm standard gauge across the Italian State Railways network.

A true testament to engineering expertise of its time, the FS 746 remains a significant artifact of Italian railway heritage.

Explore the legacy of this remarkable steam locomotive, a symbol of historical rail transport.

Ansaldo FS 746 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Ansaldo, Breda · 1922–192760 units
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'D1'
Length	22.93 m75 ft 3 in	75 ft 3 in
Weight	86.1 t189,818 lb	189,818 lb