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Electric locomotive

OM E625

Built by CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Power output
1,850 kW
2,481 hp
Length
14.95 m
49 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1927–1939
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the OM E625

Discover the E625, a classic Italian electric locomotive that played a significant role in the country's railway heritage.

Built between 1927 and 1939 by renowned manufacturers like CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, and TIBB, this model, also known as the FS E625, was designed for demanding tasks.

With a 1435 mm gauge and a powerful 1850 kW output, the E625 was primarily used for heavy shunting and freight operations. Its Bo'Bo'Bo' axle arrangement provided excellent traction, although its top speed was limited to 50 km/h, defining its operational scope.

Operating on a 3 kV DC electric system, it delivered a substantial tractive effort of 105 kN. The E625's robust construction and a length of 14.95 meters made it a dependable workhorse on Italian railways, showcasing the advancements in traction technology during the first half of the 20th century.

OM E625 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE626
Built byCEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Power output1,850 kW2,481 hp
Tractive effort105 kN23,605 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'
Length14.95 m49 ft 1 in

Operators of the OM E625

Railway companies that have operated the E625, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E625Italy

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