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The E 412 series for Trenitalia is based on AdTranz' Eco2000 platform. This platform was developed by ABB-Henschel in early 90s, before it merged into AdTranz. Therefore the E 412 is related to the DB 101 series and is partially a predecessor of the later-to-be-introduced Traxx platform. AdTranz constructed twenty units of the E 412 series in Vado Ligure, the factory of former Tecnomasio.
 First trials with the Brenner-locos, as they were called in these days, started late in 1997. The E 412s are three-tension locomotives for 1,5kV (although with reduced power) and 3 kV DC combined with 15kV AC. Also, with these machines the Italian railways would be able to cross the Alps. The E 412 therefore were tested in Italy, Austria, Switserland and Germany in 1997 and 1998.
However, delivery of the machines was delayed. Especially the heavy weight (89 tonnes) was a difficult hurdle to take in the approval process. Finally, in June 1999, the E 412 012 and 013 were the first two units that were officially delivered to Trenitalia. The 001 was the last one in July 2000.
 In Vado Ligure, three more, identical (well okay, the driver dask was mirrored) locomotives were built for the Polish railways (EU43 001-003). These machines finally ended up with RTC, a open access operator in Italy, together with five machines built under license in Wroclaw, Poland.
 Other locomotives that are related to the E 412 are the PKP 113E/EU11/Trenitalia E405 series and the OSE 220 series diesel-electrics. They are also part of the Eco2000-family.
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2012-03-15
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[IT] Trenitalia E412 drawings made by Michele Sacco
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update 2012|03|15
[IT] Trenitalia E412 drawings made by Michele Sacco
Michele Sacco has been busy in the past weeks. He made brand new drawings for our site of the E412 series locomotives, running for Trenitalia. The first four versions have been released now:
E412.001: very first livery version during presentation and first test runs. No other stickers but those from Adtranz logo, E412 and FS logo. Original steps to the cabins and original grids on the roof.
E412.004: original livery, with E412 big sticker, modified steps but original grids. Full inscriptions applied on the frame (but only italian language).
E412.004: as it is now; without E412 sticker, with modified steps and grids, mirrors, modified front handrails, full double language (Italian - Deutsch) inscriptions on the frame, Trenitalia and SCMT stickers.
E412.013: original livery, with big "Partners for your goodS" stickers, celebrating the cooperation between SBB and FS (quite soon over). Modified steps, original grids, full inscriptions on the frame (only italian language).
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1999-08-05
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[AT/IT] FS E 412 running 220 kph in Austria
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update 1999|08|05
[AT/IT] FS E 412 running 220 kph in Austria
On 05.08.1999, the E 412 004 was used for trials in Austria. On the Nordbahn trial runs were completed with speeds up to 220 kph. OBB 1044 281 assisted during the trials. - MB99
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1997-11-30
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[CH/IT] FS E 412 002 arrives in Switserland
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update 1997|11|30
[CH/IT] FS E 412 002 arrives in Switserland
In November 1997, E 412 002 arrived in Zurich-Seebahn, at the AdTranz workshops in Tramont. There the AC installation will be started, followed by the first trials on the SBB network. - ERI 11/1997
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1996-07-30
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[IT] first E 412 completed
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update 1996|07|30
[IT] first E 412 completed
In July 1996, the first E 412 locomotive for the Italian railways was completed. AdTranz assembled to locomotive in Vado Ligure. On 17.07.1996, Trenitalia officially asked for a permit for trial runs with these E 412s in Germany and Austria, their future service domain. - Eisenbahn 09/1996
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