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Electric locomotive

TIBB E431

Built by Ansaldo, TIBB

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
2,000 kW
2,682 hp
Weight
91 t
200,620 lb
Length
14.51 m
47 ft 7 in
Years built
1922–1925
37 units
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the TIBB E431

Explore the iconic FS E431 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Italian State Railways history.

Built by Ansaldo and TIBB between 1922 and 1925, this powerful locomotive features a 2-8-2 Whyte notation, showcasing its robust design.

With an impressive power output of 2000 kW and a top speed of 100 km/h, the E431 was a formidable machine on the Italian rail network.

Measuring 14.51 meters in length and weighing 91 tons, its substantial presence was a testament to its engineering capabilities.

Operating on 3.6 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, the E431 played a vital role in the electrification era of Italian railways.

Discover the legacy of this classic electric locomotive and its contribution to railway innovation in Italy.

TIBB E431 technical specifications

Value
Built byAnsaldo, TIBB · 1922–192537 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output2,000 kW2,682 hp
Electric systems
  • 3.6 kV AC 16.7 Hz
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Length14.51 m47 ft 7 in
Height3.85 m12 ft 8 in
Weight91 t200,620 lb

Operators of the TIBB E431

Railway companies that have operated the E431, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E431Italy

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