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SNOS E626 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric locomotive

SNOS E626

Built by CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB

Top speed
95 km/h
59 mph
Power output
1,850 kW
2,481 hp
Weight
95 t
209,439 lb
Length
14.95 m
49 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1927–1939

Overview of the SNOS E626

The E626 electric locomotive stands as a testament to Italian railway engineering and heritage.

Built between 1927 and 1939 by a consortium of renowned manufacturers, this powerful machine served extensively on the Italian network.

With a respectable top speed of 95 km/h and a robust power output of 1850 kW, the E626 was a reliable workhorse for both freight and passenger services.

Its distinctive Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge allowed it to navigate various routes efficiently.

Today, the E626 continues to be cherished by railway enthusiasts and historical associations across Italy, preserving a vital piece of railway history.

SNOS E626 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE626
Built byCEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939
Top speed95 km/h59 mph
Power output1,850 kW2,481 hp
Tractive effort105 kN23,605 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'
Length14.95 m49 ft 1 in
Weight95 t209,439 lb
Axle load15.5 t34,172 lb

Operators of the SNOS E626

Railway companies that have operated the E626, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
dell’Associazione Toscana Treni StoriciItalvapore E626Italy
Italian State RailwaysFS E626Italy
La Ferroviaria ItalianaLFI E626Italy
Private owners group@private-it E626Italy
Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti IntercomunaliSATTI E626Italy
Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpATFT E626Italy

SNOS E626 photos

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