OM FS 880

Built by Breda

Top speed

75 km/h

47 mph

Power output

368 kW

493 hp

Weight

52 t

114,640 lb

Length

9.17 m

30 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1916–1922

60 units

Overview of the OM FS 880

Discover the iconic FS 880 steam locomotive, a symbol of Italian railway engineering. Built by Breda between 1916 and 1922, this locomotive represents an era of innovation on the rails.

The FS 880 boasts an impressive top speed of 75 km/h. With a 1435 mm gauge and a 2-6-0 Whyte notation, it embodies the robustness and efficiency of its class.

Explore the power of this machine, weighing 52 tons and generating 368 kW of output. Refurbished between 1931 and 1933, the FS 880 stands as a lasting testament to Italian passion for railways.

OM FS 880 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Breda · 1916–192260 units
Refurbished	OM, Breda, Ansaldo, SNOS 1931 - 1933 (28)
Top speed	75 km/h47 mph	47 mph
Power output	368 kW493 hp	493 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-0
Length	9.17 m30 ft 1 in	30 ft 1 in
Weight	52 t114,640 lb	114,640 lb