Breda L52
Built by Breda
Overview of the Breda L52
Discover the L52, a historic Italian electric locomotive.
Built by Breda in 1932, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive served the Ferrovie Emilia Romagna (FER) in Italy.
With a top speed of 50 km/h and a power output of 350 kW, the L52 operates on a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes a 3 kV DC electric system.
Experience a piece of railway heritage with the FER L52, a robust and reliable electric locomotive from a bygone era.
Breda L52 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Breda · 19324 units | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Power output | 350 kW469 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the Breda L52
Railway companies that have operated the L52, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovie Emilia Romagna | FER L | Italy |
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