SNOS E625
Built by CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB
Overview of the SNOS E625
Discover the E625, a historically significant electric locomotive from the Italian State Railways. Built between 1927 and 1939 by esteemed manufacturers like CEMSA, GE, and Metrovicks, this robust machine features a distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration.
Measuring 14.95 meters in length and running on a 1435 mm gauge, the E625 was equipped with a powerful 1850 kW electric system, delivering 105 kN of tractive effort. It operated on a 3 kV DC system, reaching a top speed of 50 km/h.
The E625 played a crucial role in the electrification of the Italian railway network, representing a vital step in the country's railway modernization and offering impressive performance for its era.
SNOS E625 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | E626 | |
| Built by | CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939 | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Power output | 1,850 kW2,481 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 105 kN23,605 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.95 m49 ft 1 in |
Operators of the SNOS E625
Railway companies that have operated the E625, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS E625 | Italy |
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