FS, E 554 024 near Acqui Terme. A locomotive for 3-phase electrification, built by OM/Cemsa/Vickers Terni/TIBB/Savigliano/CGE/Ansaldo 1928/31, 2000 kW, 50 km/h, 5 axles driven via side rods. Most of the once extensive 3-phase electrification has been replaced by the simpler DC system meanwhile. Photo by Wolfgang Walper