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Steam locomotive

CEMSA Gr640

Built by BMAG, Breda, CEMSA

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
16.53 m
54 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1907–1911
169 units
Axle arrangement
1'C' h2

Overview of the CEMSA Gr640

Explore the FS 640, a remarkable steam locomotive that made its mark on Italian railways.

This Class 640 locomotive, recognized by its 2-6-0 wheel arrangement, was constructed between 1907 and 1911 by esteemed manufacturers including BMAG, Breda, and CEMSA.

Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and a length of 16.53 meters, the FS 640 was a powerful and dependable workhorse.

Its track gauge is 1435 mm, and its UIC axle classification is 1'C' h2.

Immerse yourself in the world of steam locomotives and discover more about this captivating engine.

CEMSA Gr640 technical specifications

Value
Built byBMAG, Breda, CEMSA · 1907–1911169 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'C' h2
Whyte notation2-6-0
Length16.53 m54 ft 3 in
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Operators of the CEMSA Gr640

Railway companies that have operated the Gr640, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS 640Italy

CEMSA Gr640 photos

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