Fiat ALe 790

Built by Fiat, Marelli, OM, Ansaldo

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

296 kW

397 hp

Weight

39 t

85,980 lb

Length

26.8 m

87 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1938–1946

Overview of the Fiat ALe 790

Discover the ALe 790, an iconic electric railcar designed and built in Italy between 1938 and 1946.

This versatile railway vehicle, operated by Italian State Railways (FS), stood out for its efficiency and design. With a length of 26.8 meters and a weight of 39 tons, the ALe 790 offered seating for 79 passengers.

Its interior and exterior design, coupled with a top speed of 130 km/h, made it a popular choice for various routes. The ALe 790 operated on a 3 kV DC electric system, delivering a power output of 296 kW.

Experience the history and engineering of the ALe 790 railcar, a testament to the development of mid-20th century Italian railway transport.

Fiat ALe 790 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Fiat, Marelli, OM, Ansaldo · 1938–1946
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	296 kW397 hp	397 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	79 seats
Length	26.8 m87 ft 11 in	87 ft 11 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.78 m12 ft 5 in	12 ft 5 in
Weight	39 t85,980 lb	85,980 lb