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Electric locomotive

Breda E428

Built by Breda, Ansaldo, Reggiane, Fiat, TIBB

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
2,350 kW
3,151 hp
Weight
135 t
297,624 lb
Length
19 m
62 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1934–1943
242 units

Overview of the Breda E428

Discover the iconic FS E428 electric locomotive, a symbol of Italian railway engineering.

Built between 1934 and 1943 by leading manufacturers like Breda and Ansaldo, this powerful machine was instrumental in passenger and freight transport across Italy.

Boasting a 2350 kW power output and a top speed of 100 km/h, the E428 played a vital role in the nation's transportation network for decades.

With its distinctive design and robust construction, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive is a significant piece of Italian railway history, highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Breda E428 technical specifications

Value
SeriesFS E428
Built byBreda, Ansaldo, Reggiane, Fiat, TIBB · 1934–1943242 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output2,350 kW3,151 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'Bo'+Bo'2'
Length19 m62 ft 4 in
Weight135 t297,624 lb

Operators of the Breda E428

Railway companies that have operated the E428, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E428Italy

Breda E428 photos

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