Carminati FGC A4-A7

Built by Carminati, Casaralta, TIBB

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

360 kW

483 hp

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1957

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Carminati FGC A4-A7

Discover the FGC A4-A7, a distinctive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Ferrovia Genova-Casella in Italy.

This locomotive, built in 1957 by Carminati, Casaralta, and TIBB, boasts a 1000 mm gauge and a powerful 360 kW electric system operating on 3 kV DC.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a car length of 16.62 meters, the FGC A4-A7, classified as Bo'Bo', is a key part of the railway's operational history.

Its robust design and reliable performance have made it a familiar sight on the picturesque Genova-Casella line.

Carminati FGC A4-A7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Carminati, Casaralta, TIBB · 1957
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	360 kW483 hp	483 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Car length	16.62 m54 ft 6 in	54 ft 6 in
Width	2.67 m8 ft 9 in	8 ft 9 in