OM 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 OM E636

Discover the E636, a classic Italian electric locomotive that has been a staple of the Italian railway network for decades.

Built between 1940 and 1962 by renowned manufacturers like Breda, OM, and Fiat, this series is celebrated for its robust construction and unwavering reliability.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a powerful 2100 kW output, the E636 has consistently served as a dependable workhorse for both freight and passenger services across Italy's rail lines.

This iconic locomotive, operating on a 1435 mm gauge, represents a significant piece of railway heritage that continues to capture the imagination.

Its distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and substantial weight of 101 tons make it a truly imposing machine.

Proudly operated by the Italian State Railways (FS), the E636 stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of its era.

OM 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