Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Italian 3-phase AC locomotive from 1928
Number E554.009 seen at Cuneo. This class, one of the developments from the earlier E550 class, was intended for both freight and passenger trains and was equipped with an oil boiler for steam heating of passenger cars.
The FS's 3-phase AC electric system disappeared in 1976 in favor of the 3 kV DC system.
Years of construction 1928-1930
Quantity produced: 183
Dimensions: 10.8 x 3.02 x 3.74 metres
Axle arrangement: E (5 axles connected by a driving rod, see below)
Axlebase: 6.6 metres (between end axles)
Weight: 77 tonnes
Wheel diameter: 1.07 metres
One hour output: 2,000 kW
Starting tractive effort: 12,500 kg
Authorized maximum speed: 50 km/h
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