© trainspo.comSNOS FS 880
Built by Breda
Overview of the SNOS FS 880
Discover the FS 880, a notable steam locomotive from Italy.
Built by Breda between 1916 and 1922, this engine is a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.
It served the Italian State Railways with distinction.
This 2-6-0 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a top speed of 75 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
With a power output of 368 kW and a weight of 52 tonnes, the FS 880 is a robust piece of railway heritage.
Explore the details of this classic Italian steam engine, a key part of railway history.
SNOS FS 880 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Breda · 1916–192260 units | |
| Refurbished | OM, Breda, Ansaldo, SNOS 1931 - 1933 (28) | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 368 kW493 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'C' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-6-0 | |
| Length | 9.17 m30 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 52 t114,640 lb |
Operators of the SNOS FS 880
Railway companies that have operated the FS 880, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS 880 | Italy |
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