OM ALe 790

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 OM ALe 790

Discover the ALe 790, a classic Italian railcar that served the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane with distinction.

Built between 1938 and 1946 by leading manufacturers Fiat, Marelli, OM, and Ansaldo, this single-car unit embodies a significant chapter in railway history.

Designed for efficiency and comfort, the ALe 790 offered seating for 79 passengers and reached a top speed of 130 km/h.

Measuring 26.8 meters in length, 2.69 meters in width, and 3.78 meters in height, this 39-tonne railcar showcased the robust engineering of its era.

Equipped with 3 kV DC electric systems and a power output of 296 kW, its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement made it a key player in Italian electric traction.

OM ALe 790 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	79 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