FS Class E.656

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FS class E.656
Unit E.656.294 in original livery
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Officine Casaralta, Officine Reggiane, SOFER, TIBB componentistica Ercole Marelli, Ansaldo, Asgen, Italtrafo Build date 1975–1989 Total produced 461
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B-B  • UIC Bo′Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,250 mm (49.21 in) Length 18.29 m (60 ft 1⁄8 in) Width 3.00 m (9 ft 10+1⁄8 in) Height 3.80 m (12 ft 5+5⁄8 in) Loco weight 120 t (118.1 long tons; 132.3 short tons) Electric system/s 3,000 V DC Catenary Current pickup(s) Pantograph Traction motors DC Safety systems RSC4; SCMT
Performance figures Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph) Power output Continuous: 4,200 kW (5,630 hp); One hour: 4,800 kW (6,440 hp) Tractive effort 249 kN (56,000 lbf)
Career Operators FS Trenitalia Nicknames "Caimano" (Caiman) In service

FS class E.655
E.655.166 Trenitalia Cargo
Type and origin Only differences from Class E656 above are shown Power type Electric
Specifications
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) Tractive effort 300 kN (67,400 lbf)

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).