Fiat E636

Built by Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

18.25 m

59 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1940–1962

Overview of the Fiat E636

Discover the robust FS E636, an iconic Italian electric locomotive built by a consortium of manufacturers including Breda and Fiat between 1940 and 1962. This powerful machine, operating on a 3 kV DC system, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it a versatile workhorse for the Italian State Railways.

With a substantial weight of 101 tonnes and a length of 18.25 meters, the E636 features a distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement, providing excellent traction and stability for its era. Its impressive power output of 2100 kW and a tractive effort of 113 kN allowed it to handle significant loads across the Italian network.

The E636's dimensions, including a width of 3 meters and a height of 3.38 meters, highlight its substantial presence on the tracks. This locomotive represents a significant chapter in Italian railway history, known for its reliability and enduring service.

Fiat E636 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E636
Built by	Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo · 1940–1962
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Tractive effort	113 kN25,403 lbf	25,403 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	18.25 m59 ft 11 in	59 ft 11 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb