description FS E.646 (Italy) Overview
The FS Class E.646 was a six-axle articulated electric locomotive developed for Italy's 3,000-volt direct-current railway network and introduced in the late 1950s. Derived from the E.636 and closely related to the later E.645, it used two three-axle bogies beneath a divided body. The class worked express and other passenger trains for Ferrovie dello Stato, while locomotives rebuilt or classified as E.645 were associated particularly with freight service.
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What kind of locomotive is the FS Class E.646?
The FS Class E.646 is a six-axle articulated electric locomotive introduced in the late 1950s. It was developed specifically for Italy's 3,000-volt direct-current railway network.
What previous Italian locomotive was the FS E.646 derived from?
The E.646 was directly derived from the earlier E.636 locomotive design. It was also closely related to the later E.645 class.
What is the axle configuration of the Italian FS E.646 locomotive?
The FS E.646 is a six-axle articulated locomotive that utilizes two three-axle bogies. These bogies are positioned beneath a distinctively divided body structure.
What electrical system does the FS E.646 operate on?
The FS E.646 was developed to operate on Italy's 3,000-volt direct-current railway network. It was first introduced to this system in the late 1950s.
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