FS Class D443
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The FS
Class D443 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive used in Italy
, introduced in the late 1960s and still in service.
(FS), at the same time than the D343, but requiring generally higher performances and multi-role capabilities. The two types shared the same hull and the single-motored bogies, which had been designed by FS. 30 units were to be built by FIAT
, the remaining 20 by Breda. The D443 were mainly to replace the old steam locomotive
s which were used for heavy freight trains on light, not-electrified lines.
. The two electric motors, designed by Breda, had a continuous power output of 622 kW.
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 D443 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive used in Italy
Italy
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, introduced in the late 1960s and still in service.
History
D443 was ordered by the Italian state railways, Ferrovie dello StatoFerrovie 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:...
(FS), at the same time than the D343, but requiring generally higher performances and multi-role capabilities. The two types shared the same hull and the single-motored bogies, which had been designed by FS. 30 units were to be built by 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...
, the remaining 20 by Breda. The D443 were mainly to replace the old steam locomotive
Steam locomotive
A steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
s which were used for heavy freight trains on light, not-electrified lines.
Description
D443 has one cab at each end, separated by two compartments including the engine-transmission pack and, in the other, the cooling devices. The two engine were both V-12 piston with 1900 hp of power, coupled to a DC 640/1080 V generator provided by AnsaldoGio. 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:...
. The two electric motors, designed by Breda, had a continuous power output of 622 kW.