Henschel FNM 240

Built by St. Leonard, La Meuse, Henschel

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Weight

60 t

132,277 lb

Length

11.31 m

37 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1907–1912

11 units

Axle arrangement

D' h2

Overview of the Henschel FNM 240

Discover the FNM 240, a powerful steam locomotive that embodies a significant era of railway history in Italy.

Built between 1907 and 1912 by renowned manufacturers including St. Leonard, La Meuse, and Henschel, this locomotive served the Ferrovie Nord Milano / LeNord.

With its robust 0-8-0 Whyte notation and D' h2 UIC axles, the FNM 240 is a testament to durable engineering, capable of speeds up to 60 km/h.

This standard gauge locomotive, measuring 11.31 meters in length and weighing 60 tons, is a remarkable example of early 20th-century railway technology.

Explore the impressive FNM 240, a piece of Italian railway heritage that continues to captivate enthusiasts.

Henschel FNM 240 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	St. Leonard, La Meuse, Henschel · 1907–191211 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' h2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	11.31 m37 ft 1 in	37 ft 1 in
Height	4.2 m13 ft 9 in	13 ft 9 in
Weight	60 t132,277 lb	132,277 lb