GE E626

Built by CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Power output

1,850 kW

2,481 hp

Weight

95 t

209,439 lb

Length

14.95 m

49 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1927–1939

Overview of the GE E626

Discover the iconic E626 electric locomotive, a cornerstone of Italian railway history.

Built between 1927 and 1939 by esteemed manufacturers like CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, and TIBB, this powerful machine embodies classic design and robust engineering.

Operating on a 3 kV DC electric system, the E626 reaches a top speed of 95 km/h, boasting an impressive 1850 kW power output.

Weighing 95 tons and measuring 14.95 meters, with a standard 1435 mm gauge, it commands a significant presence on the rails.

The E626 served with distinction for the Italian State Railways (FS) and continues to be cherished by preservation groups, such as the Associazione Toscana Treni Storici and La Ferroviaria Italiana, keeping its rich railway heritage alive.

Explore the technical specifications and captivating visuals of this remarkable locomotive, a true symbol of Italian railway engineering and a delight for enthusiasts and historians alike.

Its Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a tractive effort of 105 kN highlight its stability and hauling strength.

The E626 is more than just a locomotive; it's a piece of moving history, representing an era of technological advancement and transportation.

Find more information and images celebrating the enduring charm and capability of this extraordinary electric locomotive.

GE E626 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E626
Built by	CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Power output	1,850 kW2,481 hp	2,481 hp
Tractive effort	105 kN23,605 lbf	23,605 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	14.95 m49 ft 1 in	49 ft 1 in
Weight	95 t209,439 lb	209,439 lb
Axle load	15.5 t34,172 lb	34,172 lb

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Operators of the GE E626

Railway companies that have operated the E626, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
dell’Associazione Toscana Treni Storici	Italvapore E626	Italy
Italian State Railways	FS E626	Italy
La Ferroviaria Italiana	LFI E626	Italy
Private owners group	@private-it E626	Italy
Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti Intercomunali	SATTI E626	Italy
Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA	TFT E626	Italy