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Electric multiple unit

BN FAS ALe 056

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
143 km/h
89 mph
Power output
620 kW
831 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the BN FAS ALe 056

Discover the FAS ALe 056, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a rich history in Italian railways.

This classic motor set, part of the SNCB AM54-55-56 series, was originally built by BN and ACEC, later refurbished by AnsaldoBreda.

The FAS ALe 056 is designed for the 1435 mm gauge and operates on 3 kV DC electric systems, boasting a power output of 620 kW and a top speed of 143 km/h.

With a compact 2-car formation, this locomotive served diligently for the Ferrovia Adriatico-Sangritana, representing a key piece of their operational fleet.

Explore the enduring legacy of the FAS ALe 056, a testament to classic railway engineering.

BN FAS ALe 056 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB AM54-55-56
FamilyKlassiek motorstel
Built byBN, ACEC
RefurbishedAnsaldoBreda
Top speed143 km/h89 mph
Power output620 kW831 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars

Operators of the BN FAS ALe 056

Railway companies that have operated the FAS ALe 056, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrovia Adriatico-SangritanaFAS ALe 056Italy

BN FAS ALe 056 photos

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