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Electric locomotive

Breda E-17

Built by Breda

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
78 t
171,960 lb
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1974
24 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Breda E-17

Discover the E-17 electric locomotive, a robust symbol of Chilean railway power.

Built by Breda in 1974, this impressive machine has served both the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE) and continues its operational legacy with the Chilean Freight Operation Concession (FEPASA).

Boasting a top speed of 90 km/h and weighing 78 tonnes, the E-17 is engineered for efficiency and durability with its Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

Its 1676 mm gauge makes it a vital component of the Chilean rail network, ensuring the reliable transport of essential goods.

The E-17 stands as a testament to enduring railway engineering, playing a crucial role in Chile's transportation infrastructure.

Breda E-17 technical specifications

Value
Built byBreda · 197424 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight78 t171,960 lb

Operators of the Breda E-17

Railway companies that have operated the E-17, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chilean Freight Operation ConcessionFEPASA E-17Chile
Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del EstadoEFE E-17Chile

Breda E-17 photos

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