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Electric locomotive

Breda E-32

Built by Breda

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1961–1963
34 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Breda E-32

Discover the E-32, an impressive electric locomotive designed for the broad 1676 mm gauge tracks.

Built by Breda between 1961 and 1963, this powerful machine served both the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE) and the Chilean Freight Operation Concession (FEPASA).

With a top speed of 140 km/h and operating on a 3 kV DC electric system, the E-32 is a testament to Chilean railway engineering.

Its UIC classification is Co'Co', highlighting its robust axle configuration, suitable for both freight and passenger operations.

Explore the history of this iconic locomotive that contributed to the development of rail transport in Chile.

Breda E-32 technical specifications

Value
Built byBreda · 1961–196334 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the Breda E-32

Railway companies that have operated the E-32, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chilean Freight Operation ConcessionFEPASA E-32Chile
Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del EstadoEFE E-32Chile

Breda E-32 photos

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