TIBB E636

Built by Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,100 kW

2,816 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

18.25 m

59 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1940–1962

Overview of the TIBB E636

Explore the powerful E636 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Italian railway history.

Built between 1940 and 1962 by prominent manufacturers such as Breda, OM, and Fiat, this locomotive served as a cornerstone for the Italian State Railways (FS).

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a robust 2100 kW power output, the E636 was engineered for demanding freight and passenger services.

Its sophisticated Bo'Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a weight of 101 tons ensure stability and effective traction on the 1435 mm standard gauge tracks.

Discover the impressive engineering and enduring legacy of this iconic electric locomotive, a testament to an era of advancement in rail transport.

TIBB E636 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E636
Built by	Breda, OM, Marelli, SNOS, Fiat, TIBB, Ansaldo · 1940–1962
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,100 kW2,816 hp	2,816 hp
Tractive effort	113 kN25,403 lbf	25,403 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	18.25 m59 ft 11 in	59 ft 11 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb