OM E626

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

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Power output

1,850 kW

2,481 hp

Weight

95 t

209,439 lb

Length

14.95 m

49 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1927–1939

Overview of the OM E626

Discover the iconic E626 electric locomotive, a testament to Italian railway engineering built between 1927 and 1939 by renowned manufacturers such as CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, and TIBB. This robust and reliable machine boasts a powerful 1850 kW output, enabling it to reach a top speed of 95 km/h and making it a vital workhorse for both freight and passenger transport across Italy's rail network.

The E626's distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration provides exceptional stability, while its substantial 95-ton weight ensured its suitability for the demanding routes of its era. Its enduring presence is a significant part of Italy's railway heritage.

Today, several E626 locomotives are preserved and operated by dedicated private owner groups and historical railway associations, allowing new generations to appreciate its engineering prowess and relive the rich history of Italian rail travel.

OM E626 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E626
Built by	CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Power output	1,850 kW2,481 hp	2,481 hp
Tractive effort	105 kN23,605 lbf	23,605 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	14.95 m49 ft 1 in	49 ft 1 in
Weight	95 t209,439 lb	209,439 lb
Axle load	15.5 t34,172 lb	34,172 lb

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Operators of the OM E626

Railway companies that have operated the E626, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
dell’Associazione Toscana Treni Storici	Italvapore E626	Italy
Italian State Railways	FS E626	Italy
La Ferroviaria Italiana	LFI E626	Italy
Private owners group	@private-it E626	Italy
Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti Intercomunali	SATTI E626	Italy
Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA	TFT E626	Italy