© trainspo.comBreda RFI Galileo
Built by Fiat, Breda
Overview of the Breda RFI Galileo
Discover the RFI Galileo, a versatile and powerful service unit, essential for Rete Ferroviaria Italiana.
This robust locomotive, built by Fiat and Breda, boasts a 1435 mm gauge and a 300 kW power output, ensuring maximum efficiency on Italian railway lines.
With a length of 23.54 meters and a UIC axle classification of (1A)'(A1)', the RFI Galileo is expertly designed for a variety of service tasks, representing reliable and practical railway engineering.
Explore the detailed technical specifications of this remarkable machine, a key contributor to Italy's railway operations.
Breda RFI Galileo technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ALn 668 | |
| Built by | Fiat, Breda | |
| Power output | 300 kW402 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (1A)'(A1)' | |
| Length | 23.54 m77 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.88 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Breda RFI Galileo
Railway companies that have operated the RFI Galileo, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Rete Ferroviaria Italiana | RFI Galileo | Italy |
Breda RFI Galileo photos
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