© trainspo.comBreda E624
Built by Breda, CGE
Overview of the Breda E624
Discover the E624, an iconic Italian electric locomotive.
Built by Breda and CGE in 1930, the E624 served with distinction for La Ferroviaria Italiana and Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA.
This robust railcar boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial weight of 70 tons, measuring 21.04 meters in length.
Powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, it delivers an impressive 408 kW of power, making it a capable workhorse.
Refurbished between 1954 and 1960, the E624 stands as a testament to enduring Italian railway engineering.
With its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the E624 represents a significant piece of railway history.
Breda E624 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Breda, CGE · 1930 | |
| Refurbished | 1954 - 1960 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 408 kW547 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 21.04 m69 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.91 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.83 m12 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 70 t154,323 lb |
Operators of the Breda E624
Railway companies that have operated the E624, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| La Ferroviaria Italiana | LFI E624 | Italy |
| Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA | TFT E624 | Italy |
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