Locomotives and Multiple-units - Italy: Books - Overviews

Italian Traction

Italy's railways are largely dominated by the national operator Trenitalia. With much of the country bordered by the Mediterranean, cross-border traffic is limited, though notable routes exist at Brenner in the north-west and Chiasso in the north. The northern regions see the busiest passenger and freight operations.

The most common locomotives are the Class 464 electric units, with over 700 in service with Trenitalia and Trenord. Other electric classes include the 402 and 444, while diesel classes 345 and 445 serve some passenger routes. Freight operations are mostly run by Trenitalia, with smaller operators such as DB also active. Trenitalia's freight fleet includes locomotives from Class 632 to the distinctive 655/656 units.

This book showcases the range of Italian traction, from high-speed trains to regional and freight services, with detailed information and illustrations for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Italian Railways - Locomotives and Multiple Units (4th Edition)

This is the complete guide to all locomotives and multiple units operating on the railways of Italy. This 2019 edition has been completely revised and is fully updated. It includes:
- A brief history of the railways of Italy.
- Detailed fleet lists of all locomotives & multiple units in service, including Trenitalia, all private passenger and freight operators and independent railways.
- A general overview of the organisation and structure of the Italian railway network today.
- Detailed maps of the Italian railway network.
- An explanation of the numbering schemes in use, including domestic systems and the European Vehicle Numbering scheme.
- Livery information.
- Depot allocations and activity codes.
- Technical data for every class of locomotive and multiple unit.
- Descriptions and operating information for every private operating company.
- Details of museums and museum lines, plus a full list of preserved locomotives and multiple units.
- Locomotives in industrial service.
- Over 80 colour illustrations.
- An extensive list of locomotive and multiple unit builders
- A glossary of useful railway-themed terms in Italian and English.

This book has been complied and updated by David Haydock, the former editor of Today's Railways Europe. It is the result of much original research arising from many visits to Italy, combined with information provided by a network of contact built up over many years. It is the most comprehensive guide to the rolling stock operating on Italy's railways.

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Loks der italienischen Staatsbahnen FS - Seit 1946 (Typenkompass)

More and more railway enthusiasts are visiting the state railways of other European countries. The country's own locomotives and railcars are the main focus of interest. The Italian state railway, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FR), is also seeing more visitors who want to experience the special flair between modernity and tradition.

Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and technical data.

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I depositi locomotive di Bologna 1973-2023

Located strategically in the Padan quadrilateral, the Locomotive Depots of Bologna Centrale and San Donato have always played a crucial role in scheduled maintenance and traction for all categories of trains. Through the lens of photographers Franco Dell'Amico, Roberto Cocchi, Alberto Perego, Carlo Pozzi, and Maurizio Tolini, we trace the extensive historical journey between two eras of railcars, locomotives, and railcars that concluded their careers at the "Deposito del Lazzaretto."

Following the closure of the San Donato facility due to the rapid decline in freight traffic favoring the automotive sector, the yard was abandoned and used for the storage of rolling stock awaiting demolition.
In 2017, RFI's foresight identified the San Donato facility as an opportunity to create a test circuit, following the model of European "track-tests" in Velim and Wildenrath, with the aim of competing internationally at 3kV and 25kV. The circuit spans 5759 meters, including 2000 meters of double track.
Detached from the national network, it allows the circulation of all types of rolling stock, even those without a safety certificate.

Text in Italian.

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