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Fiat ALn 556.1

Built by Fiat

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Length
18.56 m
60 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1936–1939
Axle arrangement
(1A)'(A1)'

Overview of the Fiat ALn 556.1

Discover the ALn 556.1, an iconic Italian railcar.

Built by Fiat between 1936 and 1939 for the Italian State Railways (FS), this distinctive diesel railcar, also known as the FS ALn 556.1, offered a top speed of 110 km/h.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a classification of (1A)'(A1)', the ALn 556.1 is a fascinating piece of railway history. Its dimensions include a length of 18.56 meters, a width of 2.4 meters, and a height of 3.14 meters.

Fiat ALn 556.1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesALn 556
Built byFiat · 1936–1939
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(1A)'(A1)'
Length18.56 m60 ft 11 in
Width2.4 m7 ft 10 in
Height3.14 m10 ft 4 in

Operators of the Fiat ALn 556.1

Railway companies that have operated the ALn 556.1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS ALn 556.1Italy

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