CEMSA E626

Built by CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Power output

1,850 kW

2,481 hp

Weight

95 t

209,439 lb

Length

14.95 m

49 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1927–1939

Overview of the CEMSA E626

Discover the iconic E626 electric locomotive, a true symbol of Italian railway engineering.

Built between 1927 and 1939 by renowned manufacturers like CEMSA, GE, and Metrovicks, this robust machine was designed for the 3 kV DC system, powering both freight and passenger services.

Featuring a distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the E626 offered excellent traction and maneuverability, reaching a top speed of 95 km/h. With its substantial 95-tonne weight and 1850 kW power output, it was a vital asset for the Italian State Railways (FS).

Today, many E626 locomotives are lovingly preserved and operated by historical railway associations, offering a nostalgic journey back in time. Explore the enduring legacy of this versatile and historically significant locomotive.

CEMSA E626 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E626
Built by	CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Power output	1,850 kW2,481 hp	2,481 hp
Tractive effort	105 kN23,605 lbf	23,605 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	14.95 m49 ft 1 in	49 ft 1 in
Weight	95 t209,439 lb	209,439 lb
Axle load	15.5 t34,172 lb	34,172 lb

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Operators of the CEMSA E626

Railway companies that have operated the E626, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
dell’Associazione Toscana Treni Storici	Italvapore E626	Italy
Italian State Railways	FS E626	Italy
La Ferroviaria Italiana	LFI E626	Italy
Private owners group	@private-it E626	Italy
Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti Intercomunali	SATTI E626	Italy
Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA	TFT E626	Italy