FS Class D341
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The FS
Class D341 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive used in Italy
, introduced in the 1950s and still in service. most of the remaining units are in service with La Ferroviaria Italiana (LFI).
effort from the Italian state railways FS to replace their steam locomotives on non-electrified
lines. They were designed in collaboration with Fiat
and Breda and were produced in two series with different engines, depending from the manufacturer. The second series had a slightly different appearance. Two prototypes were also built by Ansaldo
and Officine Reggiane.
Ferrovie dello Stato
Ferrovie dello Stato is a government-owned holding which manage infrastructure and service on the Italian rail network. The subsidiary Trenitalia is the main rail operator in Italy.-Organization:Ferrovie dello Stato subsidiaries are:...
Class D341 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive used in Italy
Italy
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, introduced in the 1950s and still in service. most of the remaining units are in service with La Ferroviaria Italiana (LFI).
History
The D341 were part of a post-World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
effort from the Italian state railways FS to replace their steam locomotives on non-electrified
Railway electrification system
A railway electrification system supplies electrical energy to railway locomotives and multiple units as well as trams so that they can operate without having an on-board prime mover. There are several different electrification systems in use throughout the world...
lines. They were designed in collaboration with Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
and Breda and were produced in two series with different engines, depending from the manufacturer. The second series had a slightly different appearance. Two prototypes were also built by Ansaldo
Gio. Ansaldo & C.
Ansaldo was one of Italy's oldest and most important engineering companies, existing for 140 years from 1853 to 1993.-From foundation to World War I:...
and Officine Reggiane.