© trainspo.comTIBB STEFER L5
Built by Carminati & Toselli, TIBB
Overview of the TIBB STEFER L5
Discover the STEFER L5, a classic electric locomotive with a rich history.
Built by Carminati & Toselli and TIBB between 1924 and 1926, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive features a sturdy 45-ton weight and a 1435 mm gauge.
It was an integral part of the Electric Railway and Tramway Society of Rome in Italy, with all eight units refurbished by STEFER between 1947 and 1949.
Operating on 750 V DC power, the STEFER L5 boasts 170 kW of electric systems, making it a reliable workhorse of its era.
Learn more about this historical electric loc, a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.
TIBB 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 TIBB 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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