fs e636 284
fs e656 023
fs e656 590
fs e656 606
FS class E656 is the last evolution of the 6 axles articulated "family" of Italian locomotive. It was and it is still a very iconic locomotive in Italy. At the time of project realization, it was something like a bet cause traction technology was oriented on electronic systems (Choppers, with better power distribution) but FS chose to develop one last performant rheostatic vehicle. in 2020, let's just say that the project was quite good, as it is still being used in the southern regions of the nation (even if they are going to be dismissed very soon).
This locomotive was meant to be used for heavy hauling trains (both freight and passengers). It was built in 5 series, from 1975 to 1990. They are very similar: each serie is just an upgrade of the previous one, with newer technological devices each time (and different headlight set for the last series).
From 2003, some of those locomotives have been transformed into E655 with the only difference being the top speed and "gear ratio" mutated in 23/66. Top speed is 120km/h but with better tractive effort (this version is not included in this set
).The locomotive is nothing different from the rest of the rheostatic family of locomotives, being a direct evolution of the E646. The engines are, in fact, 82-400 FS and they are coupled 2 by 2 for each axle (so, the locomotive has 12 motors). Each transition and the entire process of rheostat exclusion is done automatically, just moving a lever. Rheostat can still be manually excluded operating on a different lever.
Auxiliar services are generated by moto-alternators in early series, while static ups are installed in the latest one.
Air is generated by two W212 compressors (each compressor is a 4 cilynder alternative comp.).
E656 units n. 001 , 023, 590 and 439 are being preserved for historical events
E656 Mod Info
Power: 4800 kW
Weight: 120 t
Max. speed: 150 km/h
Available from: 1975 / 1988
Available until: no end year
Safe remove: No
E655 Mod Info
Power: 4800 kW
Weight: 120 t
Max. speed: 120 km/h
Available from: 2003
Available until: no end year
Safe remove: No
Versions History
1.5 - Full rework of the mod
1.4 - Added XMPR versions and E655 cargo locomotive
1.3 - Buy menu correction; added dirt/rust mask. Gloss and blending corrections. Mesh corrections on some vehicles
1.2 - Added group feature for buy menu. E636.284 will stay outside of it as it is an unique locomotive
1.1 - Initial TpF2 release
