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Steam locomotive

Breda FS 981

Built by Breda

Top speed
40 km/h
25 mph
Weight
47 t
103,617 lb
Length
9.16 m
30 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1922
8 units
Axle arrangement
C' h2

Overview of the Breda FS 981

Explore the FS 981 steam locomotive, a testament to the engineering prowess of the Italian State Railways.

Built by Breda in 1922, this robust machine features a 0-6-0 Whyte notation, highlighting its strong axle configuration.

Measuring 9.16 meters long and weighing 47 tons, the FS 981 was designed for demanding tasks.

It operated on a 1435 mm gauge, typical of the Italian network, with a top speed of 40 km/h.

This locomotive represents a tangible piece of railway history, evoking the golden age of steam in Italy.

Breda FS 981 technical specifications

Value
Built byBreda · 19228 units
Top speed40 km/h25 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC' h2
Whyte notation0-6-0
Length9.16 m30 ft 1 in
Weight47 t103,617 lb
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Operators of the Breda FS 981

Railway companies that have operated the FS 981, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS 981Italy

Breda FS 981 photos

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