Electric Locomotives - Italy: Books - History and Technology

Materiale di trazione elettrico

This book is aimed at both those with existing knowledge of railway electric traction and newcomers who, although having a foundation in mechanics, electrical engineering, and electronics, wish to delve deeper into these disciplines as applied to rail transport. It covers all direct current locomotives, both for hauling trains and shunting, from 1927 to 2010.

The analysis, operation, and electrical diagrams of locomotives from E.626 to E.403 are included. The contents comprise:
- Classification of electric locomotives
- Wheel arrangement
- Types of motion transmission
- 78-pole analog shuttle control
- Brief notes on compound excitation and electric braking
- Chronological overview of electric locomotives
- Details on specific locomotive models like E.626, E.400, E.326, E.428, E.636, E.424, E.434, E.646, E.645, E.444, E.447, E.444R, E.656, E.655, E.633, E.632, E.652, E.453, E.454, E.402, E.403, E.404, E.414, E.412, E.405, 4.464, E.491, and E.492
- Electric shunting locomotives.

Text in Italian.