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Trenitalia First Class coach GC (Grand Comfort, modified) nr. 61 83 19-90 520-3 I-TI A in the latest IC color scheme with grey windows area at Roma Termini Station. 10/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Trenitalia First Class coach GC (Grand Comfort, modified) nr. 61 83 19-90 536-9 I-TI A in the latest IC color scheme with grey windows area at Roma Termini Station. 10/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Trenitalia Second Class modified UIC Z1 nr. 61 83 29-90 885-8 I-TI B coach in the latest IC color scheme with grey windows area at Roma Termini Station. 10/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) freight car (42 RIV 83 FS 501 2 537-6 E) at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici) during the Open Day on March 19th, 2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) not identified freight car in dark green colors at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici) during the Open Day on March 19th, 2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) not identified freight car in dark green colors at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici) during the Open Day on March 19th, 2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Trenitalia Restaurant coach modified GC nr. 61 83 85-90 075-7 I-TI BRH in IC color scheme at Roma Termini Station. 10/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. Beautifull restored FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Diesel-electric loco D.345-1055 (NVR Nr. 92 83 2345-055-3 I-TI), from a class of loco introduced in 1970 and still in limited services for local freight trains on not electrified lines. 145 machine were produced. The D.345's structure is very similar to that of D.343. The central compartment, housing the engine, the generator and the cooling system, is missing the baggage room, which had been never used in the previous class. The engine is a 4+4 V cylinder FIAT 218SSF with direct fuel injection, with a power output of 1,350 HP at 1500 rpm. The electric generator is a DC one produced by Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri (TIBB), with a power of 750 kW (1,010 hp). The electric motors, one for each bogie, were produced by Ansaldo. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. Beautifull restored FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Diesel-electric loco D.345-1055 (NVR Nr. 92 83 2345-055-3 I-TI), from a class of loco introduced in 1970 and still in limited services for local freight trains on not electrified lines. 145 machine were produced. The D.345's structure is very similar to that of D.343. The central compartment, housing the engine, the generator and the cooling system, is missing the baggage room, which had been never used in the previous class. The engine is a 4+4 V cylinder FIAT 218SSF with direct fuel injection, with a power output of 1,350 HP at 1500 rpm. The electric generator is a DC one produced by Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri (TIBB), with a power of 750 kW (1,010 hp). The electric motors, one for each bogie, were produced by Ansaldo. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. View of the driving cab of the beautifull restored FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Diesel-electric loco D.345-1055 FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Diesel-electric loco D.345-1055 (NVR Nr. 92 83 2345-055-3 I-TI), from a class of loco introduced in 1970 and still in limited services for local freight trains on not electrified lines. 145 machine were produced. The D.345's structure is very similar to that of D.343. The central compartment, housing the engine, the generator and the cooling system, is missing the baggage room, which had been never used in the previous class. The engine is a 4+4 V cylinder FIAT 218SSF with direct fuel injection, with a power output of 1,350 HP at 1500 rpm. The electric generator is a DC one produced by Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri (TIBB), with a power of 750 kW (1,010 hp). The electric motors, one for each bogie, were produced by Ansaldo. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. View inside the engine compartment of the D.345-1055 (NVR 92 83 2345-055-3 I-TI). You can see the electric generator in the foreground, driven by the 8 cilinders FIAT Diesel engine in the background. The beautifull restored FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Diesel-electric loco D.345-1055 FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Diesel-electric loco D.345-1055 (NVR Nr. 92 83 2345-055-3 I-TI), from a class of loco introduced in 1970 and still in limited services for local freight trains on not electrified lines. 145 machine were produced. The D.345's structure is very similar to that of D.343. The central compartment, housing the engine, the generator and the cooling system, is missing the baggage room, which had been never used in the previous class. The engine is a 4+4 V cylinder FIAT 218SSF with direct fuel injection, with a power output of 1,350 HP at 1500 rpm. The electric generator is a DC one produced by Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri (TIBB), with a power of 750 kW (1,010 hp). The electric motors, one for each bogie, were produced by Ansaldo. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Scarcely used Trenord DMU-3 Atribo ATR.220-024 (and -025) are now stored, fully graffitted, outside TPER maindepot at Sermine MN. 11/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. The ALn 442-448 railcars were particular double diesel railcars of the Italian State Railways built in the second half of the fifties of the last century with the aim of preparing in a short time a train capable of carrying out Trans Europ Express international services: the thermal traction it did not impose the change of the locomotive at the border, which was necessary in the case of electric traction as a result of the different power supply and operating systems. They were used, at the end of their career in some local services until 24 October 1982. The last services saw them engaged in special trains, for amateur and agency services, until June 1995. On 2 February 2023, the two units 448-460.2008 were taken over by the FS Foundation and transferred from the Santhià workshops to the DORS of La Spezia Migliarina, for recovery work. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) small shunting locomotive D.214-4067. Class D.214-4000 has been built in 319 units between 1979 and 1986 and used all over Italy. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) small shunting locomotive D.214-4067. Class D.214-4000 has been built in 319 units between 1979 and 1986 and used all over Italy. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. Trenitalia small shunting locomotive D.214-4571 (NVR Nr. 98 83 2214 571-1 I-TI). Class D.214-4000 has been built in 319 units between 1979 and 1986 and used all over Italy. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. Trenitalia small shunting locomotive D.214-4571 (NVR Nr. 98 83 2214 571-1 I-TI). Class D.214-4000 has been built in 319 units between 1979 and 1986 and used all over Italy. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Trenitalia diesel shunter D.2452-136 (NVR nr. 98 83 2245 336-2 I-TTX) stabled at Ferrara. 11/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) shunting locomotive D.250-2001, a unique prototype obtained by converting D.245-2014 by updating the machine with the new Voith L3r4 transmission. No other machine were converetd to this standard. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) shunting locomotive D.250-2001, a unique prototype obtained by converting D.245-2014 by updating the machine with the new Voith L3r4 transmission. No other machine were converetd to this standard. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) shunting locomotive D.250-2001, a unique prototype obtained by converting D.245-2014 by updating the machine with the new Voith L3r4 transmission. No other machine were converetd to this standard. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Heavy Diesel-Electric heavy Shunter D.143-3021 (ex British War Department Ne 120) beutifully restored at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici) during the Open Day on March 19th, 2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Heavy Diesel-Electric heavy Shunter D.143-3021 (ex British War Department Ne 120) beutifully restored at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici) during the Open Day on March 19th, 2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) Heavy Diesel-Electric heavy Shunter D.143-3021 (ex British War Department Ne 120) beutifully restored at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici) during the Open Day on March 19th, 2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Trenitalia Single Cab Electric Loco E.464-209 (NVR nr. 91 83 2464 209-2 I-TI) in XMPR colors with a consist of double deck Vivalto Coaches at Roma Termini Station. 10/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS classic Electric loco E.646-085. The Class E.656 is an Italian articulated rheostatic-type electric locomotive built from 1975 to 1989. An evolution of the E.646, they are mixed traffic locomotives, and have been used on every kind of train, ranging from freight to intercity passenger transport. A total of 461 machines has been produced, divided in three series and six production batches. The E.656 is nicknamed "Caimano" (Caiman). This class of loco is now almost fully phased-out. E.656-023, from the first series, restored in its beatiful original color scheme. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS classic Electric loco E.646-085. The Class E.656 is an Italian articulated rheostatic-type electric locomotive built from 1975 to 1989. An evolution of the E.646, they are mixed traffic locomotives, and have been used on every kind of train, ranging from freight to intercity passenger transport. A total of 461 machines has been produced, divided in three series and six production batches. The E.656 is nicknamed "Caimano" (Caiman). This class of loco is now almost fully phased-out. E.656-023, from the first series, restored in its beatiful original color scheme. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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Trenitalia EMU-5 ETR.425-067 (NVR of the front unit 94 83 4425 335-6 I-TI) Jazz Aeroportuale in Leonardo Express colors in use for the train shuttle Roma Termini - Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto. Roma Termini Station. 10/08/2023. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) classic Bo-Bo small Electric loco E.424-249. Breda SpA workshop provided the three prototypes of E.424 in 1943-1944. Mass production, however, could begin only after the end of World War II, until the 1951, part of the funds provided by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. A total of 158 units were manufactured. Starting from 1986, to 1993, 105 units have received 78-wire cable to permit remote control for use with commuter trains, and maximum speed was raised to 120 km/h (75 mph). These units are also referred to as E.424N, where "N" stands for "Navetta" (push-pull); also, number 200 has been added to units' serial number (i.e. E.424.116 became E.424.316). The last units of teh E.424 class have been decommissioned in 2008. E.424-249 is one of the machine modified for push pull operation but it has been restored to the original conditions. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) classic Bo-Bo small Electric loco E.424-249. Breda SpA workshop provided the three prototypes of E.424 in 1943-1944. Mass production, however, could begin only after the end of World War II, until the 1951, part of the funds provided by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. A total of 158 units were manufactured. Starting from 1986, to 1993, 105 units have received 78-wire cable to permit remote control for use with commuter trains, and maximum speed was raised to 120 km/h (75 mph). These units are also referred to as E.424N, where "N" stands for "Navetta" (push-pull); also, number 200 has been added to units' serial number (i.e. E.424.116 became E.424.316). The last units of teh E.424 class have been decommissioned in 2008. E.424-249 is one of the machine modified for push pull operation but it has been restored to the original conditions. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) classic Bo-Bo small Electric loco E.424-249. Breda SpA workshop provided the three prototypes of E.424 in 1943-1944. Mass production, however, could begin only after the end of World War II, until the 1951, part of the funds provided by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. A total of 158 units were manufactured. Starting from 1986, to 1993, 105 units have received 78-wire cable to permit remote control for use with commuter trains, and maximum speed was raised to 120 km/h (75 mph). These units are also referred to as E.424N, where "N" stands for "Navetta" (push-pull); also, number 200 has been added to units' serial number (i.e. E.424.116 became E.424.316). The last units of teh E.424 class have been decommissioned in 2008. E.424-249 is one of the machine modified for push pull operation but it has been restored to the original conditions. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) classic Bo-Bo small Electric loco E.424-249. Breda SpA workshop provided the three prototypes of E.424 in 1943-1944. Mass production, however, could begin only after the end of World War II, until the 1951, part of the funds provided by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. A total of 158 units were manufactured. Starting from 1986, to 1993, 105 units have received 78-wire cable to permit remote control for use with commuter trains, and maximum speed was raised to 120 km/h (75 mph). These units are also referred to as E.424N, where "N" stands for "Navetta" (push-pull); also, number 200 has been added to units' serial number (i.e. E.424.116 became E.424.316). The last units of teh E.424 class have been decommissioned in 2008. E.424-249 is one of the machine modified for push pull operation but it has been restored to the original conditions. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) classic Bo-Bo small Electric loco E.424-249. Breda SpA workshop provided the three prototypes of E.424 in 1943-1944. Mass production, however, could begin only after the end of World War II, until the 1951, part of the funds provided by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. A total of 158 units were manufactured. Starting from 1986, to 1993, 105 units have received 78-wire cable to permit remote control for use with commuter trains, and maximum speed was raised to 120 km/h (75 mph). These units are also referred to as E.424N, where "N" stands for "Navetta" (push-pull); also, number 200 has been added to units' serial number (i.e. E.424.116 became E.424.316). The last units of teh E.424 class have been decommissioned in 2008. E.424-249 is one of the machine modified for push pull operation but it has been restored to the original conditions. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)

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19/03/2023: Open day at La Spezia Migliarina DORS (Deposito Officina Rotabili Storici - Depot and repair shop for Historical rolling stocks), managed by Fondazione FS. Fondazione FS Italiane looks after and manages the Italian State Railways vast historic heritage: it oversees a fleet of over 400 pieces of historic rolling stock, around 200 of which are in full working order. It also oversees the archives and libraries, both the Pietrarsa and the Trieste Campo Marzio Museums as well as some dedicated Depots (like La Spezia Migliarina DORS). La Spezia Migliarina DORS is mainly devoted to Electric Locomotives. FS (Ferrovie dello Stato - Italian State Railways, now Trenitalia) classic Bo-Bo small Electric loco E.424-249. Breda SpA workshop provided the three prototypes of E.424 in 1943-1944. Mass production, however, could begin only after the end of World War II, until the 1951, part of the funds provided by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. A total of 158 units were manufactured. Starting from 1986, to 1993, 105 units have received 78-wire cable to permit remote control for use with commuter trains, and maximum speed was raised to 120 km/h (75 mph). These units are also referred to as E.424N, where "N" stands for "Navetta" (push-pull); also, number 200 has been added to units' serial number (i.e. E.424.116 became E.424.316). The last units of teh E.424 class have been decommissioned in 2008. E.424-249 is one of the machine modified for push pull operation but it has been restored to the original conditions. Photo by Guido Allieri (guido@allieri.com)