| FS class E.656 |
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Unit E.656.294 in original livery |
| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | Officine Casaralta, Officine Reggiane, SOFER, TIBB componentistica Ercole Marelli, Ansaldo, Asgen, Italtrafo |
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| Build date | 1975–1989 |
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| Total produced | 461 |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) |
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| Power output | Continuous: 4,200 kW (5,630 hp);
One hour: 4,800 kW (6,440 hp) |
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| Tractive effort | 249 kN (56,000 lbf) |
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| Career |
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| Operators | FS Trenitalia |
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| Nicknames | "Caimano" (Caiman) |
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| Disposition | In service |
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| FS class E.655 |
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E.655.166 Trenitalia Cargo |
| Type and origin |
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| Only differences from Class E656 above are shown | | Power type | Electric |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
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| Tractive effort | 300 kN (67,400 lbf) |
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The Class E.656 is an Italian articulated rheostatic-type electric locomotive built from 1975 to 1989. An evolution of the E.646, they are mixed traffic locomotives, and have been used on every kind of train, ranging from freight to intercity passenger transport.
The E.656 is nicknamed "Caimano" (Caiman).
