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Italian State Railway E.491 and E.492
To test the electrification with 25.000 Volts AC, the FS decided to electrify the main line in Sardinia. The locomotives developed for this were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and delivered in 1989 and 1990. Nineteen ...
General
| Property | Italian State Railway E.491 and E.492 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1986-1990 |
| Manufacturers | FIAT, Ansaldo |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Italian State Railway E.491 and E.492 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.30 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.60 m |
| Service weight | 86 t |
| Adhesive weight | 86 t |
| Axle load | 21.5 t |
Power
| Property | Italian State Railway E.491 and E.492 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Hourly power | 3,400 kW (4,623 PS) |
| Continuous power | 3,130 kW (4,256 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Italian State Railway E.491 and E.492 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 39.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
