Story
The locomotive was the last of the group 640 in regular service and finished his career at the locomotive depot in Alexandria in the spring of 1984. It was at this same store and then set aside for demolition, but in december 1997, it was transferred to Bologna, where restauration started. This was finished in 2003. The engine is officialy owned by Trenitalia, the national railway, but is looked after by Adriavapore
Technical details
Series | 640 |
Set-up | 1'C (2-6-0) |
Length | 16530 mm |
Diameter driving wheels | 1850 mm |
Weight full | 55 ton |
Overheated area | 34 m2 |
Grate area | 2 m2 |
Gear | Walschaerts |
Cilinders | 2: 540x770 mm |
Fuel capacity | coal: 6 ton |
Water capacity | 15 m3 |
Power | 588 kW |
Remarks | These engines were a further development of the standard 630 class, with a superheater. |
History
Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
---|---|---|---|---|
1911 | Build for | Ferrovie dello Stato SpA | FS 640 | / 640 121 |
1984 | Retired | Ferrovie dello Stato SpA | FS 640 | / 640 121 |
1997 | Sold to | L’Associazione Treni Storici Emilia Romagna - Adriavapore | FS 640 | / 640 121 |
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