© trainspo.comSTEFER L5
Built by Carminati & Toselli, TIBB
Overview of the STEFER L5
Discover the STEFER L5, an iconic electric locomotive with a rich history in Italian rail transport.
Built by Carminati & Toselli and TIBB between 1924 and 1926, this robust locomotive served the Electric Railway and Tramway Society of Rome.
Originally featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the STEFER L5 underwent refurbishment by STEFER from 1947 to 1949.
With a weight of 45 tonnes and operating on 750 V DC electric systems, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive represents a significant piece of railway heritage.
STEFER L5 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Carminati & Toselli, TIBB · 1924–19268 units | |
| Refurbished | STEFER 1947 - 1949 (8) | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 45 t99,208 lb |
Operators of the STEFER L5
Railway companies that have operated the STEFER L5, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Railway and Tramway Society of Rome | STEFER L5 | Italy |
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