Three-phase electric locomotive E.432.012 of the Italian State
Railways.
■ In black livery
■ Available with PluX22 interface for the first time
■ Filigree pantographs
■ Rich detailing on the model with many separately applied plug-in
parts
■ Hauls passenger and goods trains
In 1927, the Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) purchased a total of 40
locomotives with rod drive from the "Società Ernesto Breda"
locomotive factory. The 94-tonne, 13,910 mm long locomotives with
the axle configuration 1'D1' were operated with three-phase current
and had a continuous output of 2,200 kW. In the first years of
operation, the body was painted black in the steam locomotive
style. The E.432 was a common sight on the Brenner line in the
1950s, pulling international express trains. The Italian State
Railways used the E.432 class until 1976.
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