© trainspo.comSNOS E626
Built by CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | E626 | |
| Built by | CEMSA, GE, Metrovicks, OM, SNOS, TIBB · 1927–1939 | |
| Top speed | 95 km/h59 mph | |
| Power output | 1,850 kW2,481 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 105 kN23,605 lbf | |
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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 | |
| Weight | 95 t209,439 lb | |
| Axle load | 15.5 t34,172 lb |
Operators of the SNOS E626
Railway companies that have operated the E626, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| dell’Associazione Toscana Treni Storici | Italvapore E626 | Italy |
| Italian State Railways | FS E626 | Italy |
| La Ferroviaria Italiana | LFI E626 | Italy |
| Private owners group | @private-it E626 | Italy |
| Società per Azioni Torinese Trasporti Intercomunali | SATTI E626 | Italy |
| Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA | TFT E626 | Italy |
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