La Meuse 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 La Meuse FNM 240

Explore the FNM 240, a powerful steam locomotive with a rich heritage.

This impressive engine was manufactured between 1907 and 1912 by esteemed companies like St. Leonard, La Meuse, and Henschel.

Featuring a 0-8-0 Whyte notation and a D' h2 UIC classification, it was a reliable workhorse for Ferrovie Nord Milano and later LeNord.

With a top speed of 60 km/h, a length of 11.31 meters, and a height of 4.2 meters, this standard gauge (1435 mm) locomotive weighed in at a substantial 60 tons.

The FNM 240 is a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

La Meuse 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