FS Class 214

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FS 214
Locomotiva FS D 214 1068.jpg
FS 214 1068 at Rimini depot 2008-06-07
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
Builder CNR
Aerosicula
ABL
Greco
Build date1964-1986
Total produced214.1000: 156
214.4000: 314
214.7000: 20
Specifications
Configuration:
   AAR 0-4-0 DH
   UIC B
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter910 mm (36 in)
Length:
  Over couplers6,958–7,168 mm (22.828–23.517 ft)
Loco weight21–22 tonnes (21–22 long tons; 23–24 short tons)
Prime mover 214.1000 Fiat 8217
214.4000 VM 1308
214.7000 Deutz A8L 714
Transmission Hydraulic Voith L 33 U
MU working None
Train heatingNone
Train brakes Air
Performance figures
Maximum speed35 km/h (22 mph)
Power output67–75 kW (90–101 hp)
Career
Operators FS
Numbers214.1001-214.1156
214.4001-214.4318
214.7001-214.7020
Delivered214.1000 1970-1979
214.4000 1979-1988
214.7000 1964-1965

FS Class 214 are small shunting locomotives that are used all across Italy. They were built by a range of manufacturers over a long period. [1] The ALn 668 series of DMUs use the same Fiat engines as the 214.1000 series locomotives.

References

  1. Haydock, David (2014). European Handbook No. 6 Italian Railways Locomotives & Multiple Units (Third ed.). Sheffield, England: Platform 5. ISBN   978-1-909431-16-4.