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Steam locomotive

OMI 1-4-1

Built by OM, OMI

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
87 t
191,802 lb
Length
13.18 m
43 ft 3 in
Years built
1922–1923
50 units
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the OMI 1-4-1

Discover the power and heritage of the 1-4-1 steam locomotive.

This iconic engine, a testament to early 20th-century engineering, boasts a distinctive 2-8-2 Whyte notation.

Designed for robust performance, it features a substantial weight of 87 tons and a top speed of 65 km/h, making it a workhorse on the rails.

Built between 1922 and 1923 by OM and OMI, this locomotive served with distinction in Italy with the Italian State Railways as the FS 940, and also saw service with Slovenian Railways as the SŽ 118.

Its impressive length of 13.18 meters and UIC classification of 1'D1' h2 highlight its substantial size and sophisticated design.

Explore its history and impressive specifications through a collection of captivating images.

Perfect for enthusiasts and historians of railway technology, the 1-4-1 steam locomotive represents a significant era in rail transportation.

OMI 1-4-1 technical specifications

Value
Built byOM, OMI · 1922–192350 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Length13.18 m43 ft 3 in
Weight87 t191,802 lb

Operators of the OMI 1-4-1

Railway companies that have operated the 1-4-1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS 940Italy
Slovenian RailwaysSŽ 118Slovenia

OMI 1-4-1 photos

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