FS E.428
| FS E.428 | |
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 E.428.058
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| Numbering: | E.428.001-242 |
| Number: | 242 |
| Manufacturer: | Various |
| Year of construction (s): | 1934-1943 |
| Axis formula : | 2BoBo2 |
| Length over buffers: | 19,050 mm |
| Service mass: | 131/135 t |
| Top speed: | 130 km / h |
| Hourly output : | 2800 kW |
| Continuous output : | 2,520 kW |
| Power system : | 3,000 V DC |
| Number of traction motors: | 4 × 2 |
| Drive: | Bianchi |
The class E.428 is an Italian electric locomotive .
history
In 1938 the electrification of the Rome – Milan line was completed. There was a need for new, more powerful electric locomotives. The E.428 series was able to meet these requirements. A total of 242 copies of this series were produced. The E.428 series was conceived as a further development of the E.326 and proved its worth.
technical features
The machines had the 2BoBo2 axis sequence - not like the previously standardized 2D2 axis sequence. This improved the ability of the locomotives to turn in curves . The E 428 series has eight motors that are coupled to form units of two motors each. There were three different versions, which only differed externally:
- 001-122: central structure with two "Avancorpi" stems
- 123-203: closed superstructure and "Semi-Aerodinamica" driver's cab moved to the front
- 204-242: Front panel and body connected in aerodynamic form "Aerodinamica"
literature
- Renzo Pocaterra: Locomotives . Kaiser, Klagenfurt, 2006, ISBN 3-7043-1367-X
Web links
Commons : FS E.428 - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
