FS Class E.412

FS class E.412
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAdtranz, then Bombardier
Build date1997 – 1998
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1.1 m (3 ft 7+14 in)
Wheelbase11.4 m (37 ft 4+78 in) between bogie centers
2.65 m (8 ft 8+38 in) between axles in each bogie
Length19.4 m (63 ft 7+34 in)
Width2.85 m (9 ft 4+14 in)
Height4.1 m (13 ft 5+38 in)
Loco weight88.7 tonnes (87.3 long tons; 97.8 short tons)
Electric system/sCatenary
3,000 V DC
15 kV  16.7 Hz AC
1,500 V DC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsThree-phase asynchronous
Transmission1/3.65 gear ratio
Performance figures
Maximum speed220 km/h (140 mph) (limited to 200 km/h or 120 mph in Italy)
Power output6,000 kW (8,000 hp) with 3 kV
5,500 kW (7,400 hp) with 15 kV AC
2,700 kW (3,600 hp) with 1.5 kV
Tractive effort227 kN (51,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsTrenitalia
Number in class20 as model E.412, 8 as EU43
First run1999
Dispositionstill in service

The E.412 class (factory name 112E) is a batch of multi-role electric locomotives built for the mountain lines, particularly for the northern Italian lines of the Brenner pass. They are known as Brenner or Brennerlok locomotives. 28 units from both the groups have been acquired by Trenitalia, as part of a process of simplifying rail operation between Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. The locomotives are qualified for running on French rails, too, making the E.412s potentially fit for service on most European lines except the high-speed rail lines.

They were initially produced by Adtranz (a consortium made up of ABB Trazione and AEG), but now are built by the Canadian company Bombardier.