© trainspo.comFiat E636.284
Built by Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo
Overview of the Fiat E636.284
Explore the E636.284, an iconic electric locomotive that served the Italian State Railways. This powerful machine, built by a consortium of leading Italian manufacturers between 1940 and 1962, embodies the robust engineering and enduring legacy of its era.
Refurbished and improved over its extensive service life, the E636.284 demonstrates remarkable adaptability and longevity. It operates on a 3 kV DC electrical system, delivering an impressive 1750 kW of power, making it a reliable workhorse on the Italian rail network.
With its distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, this locomotive boasts excellent traction, providing a tractive effort of 113 kN. Measuring 18.25 meters in length and weighing 101 tons, the E636.284 is a substantial presence, capable of handling diverse railway tasks efficiently. Its top speed of 110 km/h was well-suited for the routes it served.
Discover a piece of Italian railway history with the E636.284, a testament to durable performance and engineering excellence in both freight and passenger transport.
Fiat E636.284 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | E636 | |
| Built by | Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo · 1940–1962 | |
| Refurbished | FS 1990 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 1,750 kW2,347 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 113 kN25,403 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 18.25 m59 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.38 m11 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 101 t222,667 lb |
Operators of the Fiat E636.284
Railway companies that have operated the E636.284, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS E636.284 | Italy |
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