© trainspo.comCarminati & Toselli STEFER L5
Built by Carminati & Toselli, TIBB
Overview of the Carminati & Toselli STEFER L5
Discover the STEFER L5, a historic electric locomotive that embodies Italian railway engineering.
Built by Carminati & Toselli and TIBB between 1924 and 1926, this iconic machine was refurbished by STEFER from 1947 to 1949.
Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, this 45-ton locomotive operated on a 750 V DC electric system, delivering 170 kW of power.
The STEFER L5 is a remarkable piece of railway history, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage trains.
Carminati & Toselli STEFER L5 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Carminati & Toselli, TIBB · 1924–19268 units | |
| Refurbished | STEFER 1947 - 1949 (8) | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 45 t99,208 lb |
Operators of the Carminati & Toselli STEFER L5
Railway companies that have operated the STEFER L5, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Railway and Tramway Society of Rome | STEFER L5 | Italy |
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