© trainspo.comSAEM S45
Built by SAEM
Overview of the SAEM S45
Discover the S45, a versatile service unit locomotive designed for efficiency.
Built by SAEM in 1988, this compact locomotive features a 1'A' UIC axle configuration and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
With a top speed of 75 km/h, the S45 is ideal for various operational needs.
Its dimensions, including a length of 7.3 meters, width of 2.95 meters, and height of 3.95 meters, make it well-suited for confined spaces.
Weighing in at 12 tons, the S45 has served prominent railway networks in Italy, including Ferrotramviaria and Rete Ferroviaria Italiana.
Explore the capabilities of the S45 for your service unit requirements.
SAEM S45 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SAEM · 1988 | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'A' | |
| Length | 7.3 m23 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.95 m13 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 12 t26,455 lb |
Operators of the SAEM S45
Railway companies that have operated the S45, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrotramviaria | FT S45 | Italy |
| Rete Ferroviaria Italiana | RFI S45 | Italy |
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