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Control car

Sofer Le 803

Built by Aerfer, Sofer

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Weight
36 t
79,366 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the Sofer Le 803

Explore the LE 803, a distinctive control car that once graced the Italian railway landscape.

Built by Aerfer and Sofer for the Italian State Railways (FS), this unique Italian locomotive was engineered to reach a top speed of 130 km/h.

Weighing 36 tons with a standard 1435 mm gauge, the LE 803 stands as an interesting addition to railway history.

Its UIC classification of 2'2' makes the LE 803 a captivating piece of rolling stock for any rail enthusiast to discover.

Sofer Le 803 technical specifications

Value
SeriesALe 803
Built byAerfer, Sofer
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Weight36 t79,366 lb
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Operators of the Sofer Le 803

Railway companies that have operated the Le 803, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS Le 803Italy

Sofer Le 803 photos

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