Brush Traction FS 741

Built by Ansaldo, Breda, Henschel, OM, OMN, Saronno

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Weight

60 t

132,277 lb

Length

19.89 m

65 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1953–1960

81 units

Axle arrangement

1′D' h2

Overview of the Brush Traction FS 741

Explore the powerful FS 741 steam locomotive, a significant piece of Italian railway history.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Ansaldo and Breda between 1953 and 1960, this 2-8-0 classification locomotive, known by its UIC notation 1′D' h2, was a workhorse of its time.

Weighing 60 tons and capable of speeds up to 60 km/h, the FS 741 embodies classic steam engineering and robust design.

Discover its impressive dimensions, measuring 19.89 meters in length and 4.31 meters in height, and envision its journeys across the Italian landscape.

This standard gauge locomotive, with a track gauge of 1435 mm, stands as a testament to the golden age of rail transportation.

Brush Traction FS 741 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	741
Built by	Ansaldo, Breda, Henschel, OM, OMN, Saronno · 1953–196081 units
Refurbished	Brush Traction, Hyundai Rotem, OGR
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1′D' h2
Whyte notation	2-8-0
Length	19.89 m65 ft 3 in	65 ft 3 in
Height	4.31 m14 ft 2 in	14 ft 2 in
Weight	60 t132,277 lb	132,277 lb