FS Class E.380

Class E.380
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 12 in)
Locomotive weight 64.6 t (63.6 long tons; 71.2 short tons)
Electric system(s) 3.6 kV 16.7 Hz Catenary
Current collection
method
Pantograph
Engine type Three-phase electric
Performance figures
Maximum speed 71.2 km/h (44.2 mph)
Power output 1,250 kW (1,680 hp)
Career
Operator(s) 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.