FS Class E.320

FS class E.320
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder OM, TIBB Build date 1915-1918 Total produced 5
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR 1'C 1'  • UIC 1'C 1'′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,500 mm (59.06 in) Length 12.77 m (41 ft 10+3⁄4 in) Loco weight 71.8 t (70.7 long tons; 79.1 short tons) Electric system/s 650 V DC Current pickup(s) Third rail Traction motors DC
Performance figures Maximum speed 95 km/h (59 mph) Power output 1,100 kW (1,480 hp)
Career Operators FS Disposition Disposed

The Class E.320 was an Italian electric locomotive built from 1915 to 1918. It was in service in the Varese-Milan-Porto Ceresio railroad, using third rail. Built in five units, they were provided by two direct current electric motors, designed by TIBB, giving it a maximum speed of 95 km/h. The final assembly and the mechanical design were by Officine Meccaniche.

Sources

• Cornolò, Giovanni (1983). Locomotive elettriche FS (in Italian). Parma: Ermanno Albertelli Editore. pp. 33–38.

External links

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