St. Leonard FNM 240

Built by St. Leonard, La Meuse, Henschel

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Weight

60 t

132,277 lb

Length

11.31 m

37 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1907–1912

11 units

Axle arrangement

D' h2

Overview of the St. Leonard FNM 240

Discover the FNM 240, a robust steam locomotive that once served the Ferrovie Nord Milano.

Built between 1907 and 1912 by St. Leonard, La Meuse, and Henschel, this powerful 0-8-0 Whyte notation engine is a significant piece of Italian railway history.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a length of 11.31 meters, the FNM 240 features a standard 1435 mm gauge and a weight of 60 tons, making it a quintessential example of early 20th-century locomotive engineering.

Its imposing height of 4.2 meters and UIC classification of D' h2 highlight its impressive operational capabilities.

Explore the legacy of the FNM 240 and its contributions to rail transport in Italy.

St. Leonard FNM 240 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	St. Leonard, La Meuse, Henschel · 1907–191211 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' h2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	11.31 m37 ft 1 in	37 ft 1 in
Height	4.2 m13 ft 9 in	13 ft 9 in
Weight	60 t132,277 lb	132,277 lb