Breda ALn 556.2

Built by Breda

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Length

21.77 m

71 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1937–1938

Axle arrangement

(1A)'(A1)'

Overview of the Breda ALn 556.2

Discover the classic ALn 556.2 railcar, a piece of Italian railway history built by Breda between 1937 and 1938.

This iconic railcar, designed for the Italian State Railways, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge track. With its distinctive (1A)'(A1)' UIC axle configuration, the ALn 556.2 measures an impressive 21.77 meters in length, 2.75 meters in width, and 3.3 meters in height.

Explore stunning images of this timeless locomotive, capturing its enduring appeal and engineering excellence. The ALn 556.2 represents a significant era in rail transport, offering a glimpse into the past of Italian railways.

Breda ALn 556.2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ALn 556
Built by	Breda · 1937–1938
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	(1A)'(A1)'
Length	21.77 m71 ft 5 in	71 ft 5 in
Width	2.75 m9 ft 0 in	9 ft 0 in
Height	3.3 m10 ft 10 in	10 ft 10 in