OM 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 OM E636.284

Discover the E636.284, a powerful electric locomotive that served the Italian State Railways with distinction. Built between 1940 and 1962 by renowned manufacturers, this locomotive embodies robust engineering and reliability.

Refurbished in 1990, the E636.284 boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates on a 3 kV DC electric system. With a length of 18.25 meters and a weight of 101 tons, its Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensures excellent stability and performance on the tracks.

This locomotive is a testament to Italian railway history. Its impressive power output of 1750 kW and a tractive effort of 113 kN made it a workhorse for decades, still admired today for its substantial presence and enduring capability.

OM 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