FS locomotive 552.036 as preserved at the Museo nazionale scienza e tecnologia, Milan
Type and origin
Power type
Steam
Builder
Gio. Ansaldo & C. (12),
Ernesto Breda (24)
Build date
1890–1901
Total produced
36
Specifications
Configuration:
• Whyte
4-4-0
• UIC
2′B n2
Gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Leading dia.
960 mm (37.80 in)
Driver dia.
1,920 mm (75.59 in)
Length
9,173 mm (30 ft 1.1 in)
Axle load
14.8 tonnes (14.6 long tons; 16.3 short tons)
Loco weight
48.3 tonnes (47.5 long tons; 53.2 short tons)
Tender weight
29.9 tonnes (29.4 long tons; 33.0 short tons)
Fuel type
Coal
Fuel capacity
4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Water cap.
12,000 L (2,600 imp gal; 3,200 US gal)
Firebox:
• Grate area
2.3 m2 (25 sq ft)
Boiler pressure
12 kg/cm2 (1.18 MPa; 171 psi)
Heating surface
163.9 m2 (1,764 sq ft)
Cylinders
Two, outside
Cylinder size
480 mm × 600 mm (18.90 in × 23.62 in)
Valve gear
Stephenson
Performance figures
Maximum speed
100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output
650 CV (478 kW; 641 hp)
Tractive effort
6,570 kgf (64.4 kN; 14,500 lbf)
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