© trainspo.comFiat ARST ADe
Built by Fiat, OMS, TIBB
Overview of the Fiat ARST ADe
Explore the ARST ADe, an iconic railcar designed for narrow gauge railways.
Built between 1957 and 1960 by Fiat, OMS, and TIBB, this Italian railcar boasts a capacity of 55 seats and can reach a top speed of 95 km/h.
With a length of 16.95 meters and a width of 2.4 meters, its efficient design and 234 kW power output make it well-suited for 950 mm gauge lines.
The ARST ADe, classified as Bo'Bo' under UIC, is a significant piece of Sardinian railway history, serving the Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti.
Fiat ARST ADe technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | FdS ADe | |
| Built by | Fiat, OMS, TIBB · 1957–1960 | |
| Top speed | 95 km/h59 mph | |
| Power output | 234 kW314 hp | |
| Track gauge | 950 mmNarrow gauge3 ft 1⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 55 seats | |
| Length | 16.95 m55 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.4 m7 ft 10 in |
Operators of the Fiat ARST ADe
Railway companies that have operated the ARST ADe, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti | ARST ADe | Italy |
Fiat ARST ADe photos
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