Marelli ALe 880

Built by Fiat, Marelli, OM, Ansaldo

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

296 kW

397 hp

Weight

39 t

85,980 lb

Length

26.8 m

87 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1938–1946

Overview of the Marelli ALe 880

Discover the ALe 880, a captivating Italian railcar that embodies a significant piece of railway history.

Built between 1938 and 1946 by prominent manufacturers like Fiat, Marelli, OM, and Ansaldo, this railcar showcases impressive engineering for its era.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and seating for 88 passengers, the ALe 880 offered both comfort and efficient service on Italian State Railways routes.

Its distinctive design, coupled with technical specifications such as 3 kV DC electric systems and a power output of 296 kW, continues to make it an object of interest for rail enthusiasts.

Explore the details and imagery of this historical Italian railcar, a testament to early 20th-century rail transport innovation.

Marelli ALe 880 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Fiat, Marelli, OM, Ansaldo · 1938–1946
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	296 kW397 hp	397 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	88 seats
Length	26.8 m87 ft 11 in	87 ft 11 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.78 m12 ft 5 in	12 ft 5 in
Weight	39 t85,980 lb	85,980 lb