Marelli E636

Built by Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

18.25 m

59 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1940–1962

Overview of the Marelli E636

Discover the iconic E636 electric locomotive, a workhorse of Italian railways.

Built by a consortium of renowned manufacturers between 1940 and 1962, this robust locomotive boasts a powerful 2100 kW output and a top speed of 120 km/h.

With its distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, 1435 mm gauge, and impressive tractive effort of 113 kN, the E636 was instrumental in hauling freight and passenger trains across Italy for decades.

Explore the rich history and impressive specifications of this classic Italian electric locomotive.

Marelli E636 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E636
Built by	Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo · 1940–1962
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Tractive effort	113 kN25,403 lbf	25,403 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	18.25 m59 ft 11 in	59 ft 11 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb