© trainspo.comCasaralta FS npAB
Built by Casaralta
Overview of the Casaralta FS npAB
Discover the FS npAB, an Italian-designed control car built by Casaralta between 1998 and 1999. Perfectly suited for 1435 mm standard gauge networks, this locomotive offers a top speed of 140 km/h, ensuring efficient travel.
With a length of 24.28 meters, a width of 2.85 meters, and a height of 4.32 meters, the FS npAB combines robustness and functionality. Its 2'2' bogie configuration attests to its solid design for passenger transport on the Ferrovie del Sud-Est network in Italy.
This unit, known as "Due Piani," represents a reliable option for your rail transport needs. Its optimized design and technical features make it a pertinent choice for railway operators seeking performance and dependability.
Casaralta FS npAB technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Due Piani | |
| Built by | Casaralta · 1998–19992 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2' | |
| Length | 24.28 m79 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.32 m14 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Casaralta FS npAB
Railway companies that have operated the FS npAB, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovie del Sud-Est | FSE npAB | Italy |
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