© trainspo.comCarminati & Toselli FTC 11-15
Built by Carminati & Toselli, TIBB
Overview of the Carminati & Toselli FTC 11-15
Discover the FTC 11-15, a remarkable electric locomotive with a rich history in Italian railways.
Built by Carminati & Toselli and TIBB between 1920 and 1921, this Bo'Bo' class locomotive served the Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti Intercomunali (SATTI).
Operating on a 3 kV DC electric system, the FTC 11-15 boasted a top speed of 60 km/h and a power output of 456 kW.
Measuring 10.45 meters in length and weighing 42 tons, this impressive machine reflects the engineering prowess of early 20th-century electric locomotion.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and an axle load of 10.5 tons, the FTC 11-15 is a testament to Italy's industrial advancement.
Carminati & Toselli FTC 11-15 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Carminati & Toselli, TIBB · 1920–19215 units | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 456 kW612 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 10.45 m34 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.6 m11 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 42 t92,594 lb | |
| Axle load | 10.5 t23,149 lb |
Operators of the Carminati & Toselli FTC 11-15
Railway companies that have operated the FTC 11-15, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti Intercomunali | SATTI FTC 11-15 | Italy |
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