FS Class E.380

Class E.380

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Type and origin Power type electric Builder Ganz Build date 1905 Total produced 4

Specifications AAR wheel arr 1-C-1 Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge Loco weight 64.6 t (63.6 long tons; 71.2 short tons) Electric system(s) Three-phase 3.6 kV 16.7 Hz Catenary Current collection Bow collector

Performance figures Maximum speed 71.2 km/h (44.2 mph) Power output 1,250 kW (1,680 hp)

Career Operators FS First run 1906 Retired unknown

The FS Class E.380 was a small class of three-phase electric locomotive used in Italy, introduced in the 1900s.

The locomotive, which entered in service in a small batch of 4 units, was characterized by a central cabin with two large hoods at each end. Built by Ganz, they had a similar mechanic equipment than the E.360 type. The E.380s however showed immediately a series of problems, so that two were refurbished as E.390. Finally, the little power output at the highest speed, and the limitation of use to only two possible speeds (due to the command arrangement of its three-phase motors) led both classes to be retired after a short service period.