© trainspo.comFervet D449
Built by Fervet
Overview of the Fervet D449
Discover the powerful FS D449 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse designed for the Italian State Railways.
Built between 2008 and 2010 by Fervet, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and an impressive power output of 1433 kW.
With a weight of 72 tons and a UIC axle configuration of Bo'Bo', the D449 offers exceptional stability and tractive effort of 220 kN, making it ideal for various operational needs on Italy's 1435 mm gauge railways.
This model, a successor to the D343 series, represents a significant advancement in modern railway technology.
Fervet D449 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | D343 | |
| Built by | Fervet · 2008–2010 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 1,433 kW1,922 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 220 kN49,458 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.04 m46 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 72 t158,733 lb |
Operators of the Fervet D449
Railway companies that have operated the D449, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS D449 | Italy |
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