Marelli E636.284

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

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Power output

1,750 kW

2,347 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 E636.284

Discover the robust FS E636.284 electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse of Italian railways.

This iconic design, built by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including Breda and Fiat between 1940 and 1962, showcases enduring engineering.

Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, the E636.284 boasts a substantial weight of 101 tons and a length of 18.25 meters, embodying its strength and capability.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a significant power output of 1750 kW, it was a vital component for hauling trains across Italy.

This locomotive, with its distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, remained in service and was refurbished by FS in 1990, attesting to its reliable design and operational longevity.

Explore the history and specifications of this impressive electric locomotive, a true testament to Italian railway heritage.

Marelli E636.284 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E636
Built by	Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo · 1940–1962
Refurbished	FS 1990
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	1,750 kW2,347 hp	2,347 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