. Jalbum 8.1 slides/pietrarsa-01.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 The Railway National Museum of Pietrarsa (Naples, Italy) is located close to the Naples-Salerno line, where the first railway in Italy (from Naples to Portici was built in 1839. The Railway National Museum of Pietrarsa (Naples, Italy) is located close to the Naples-Salerno line, where the first railway in Italy (from Naples to Portici was built in 1839. slides/pietrarsa-01.jpg slides/pietrarsa-02.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 This museum is located in the ancient mechanical workshop built in 1840 during the Regno delle Due Sicilie kingdom, prior to the Italian unification. This museum is located in the ancient mechanical workshop built in 1840 during the Regno delle Due Sicilie kingdom, prior to the Italian unification. slides/pietrarsa-02.jpg slides/pietrarsa-03.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 The Machines Assembly Workshop contains the steam and 3-phase electric locomotives. The Machines Assembly Workshop contains the steam and 3-phase electric locomotives. slides/pietrarsa-03.jpg slides/pietrarsa-04.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 The Bayard is the first locomotive that ran on the Naples-Portici line in 1839. The Bayard is the first locomotive that ran on the Naples-Portici line in 1839. slides/pietrarsa-04.jpg slides/pietrarsa-05.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 With 1250 HP, and a top speed of 120 km/h, the 685 class is perhaps the most famous Italian steam locomotive. With 1250 HP, and a top speed of 120 km/h, the 685 class is perhaps the most famous Italian steam locomotive. slides/pietrarsa-05.jpg slides/pietrarsa-06.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 3-phase electric locomotive E440 of "Ferrovie Alta Valtellina," is a pioneer of electric traction in Italy. 3-phase electric locomotive E440 of "Ferrovie Alta Valtellina," is a pioneer of electric traction in Italy. slides/pietrarsa-06.jpg slides/pietrarsa-07.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 In the Boiler Workshop, important examples of DC electric Italian locomotives are displayed. In the Boiler Workshop, important examples of DC electric Italian locomotives are displayed. slides/pietrarsa-07.jpg slides/pietrarsa-08.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 The 3kV DC E626 class (E626.005 in this picture) was the first DC locomotive in Italy (1928). These locomotives ran for over 60 years. The 3kV DC E626 class (E626.005 in this picture) was the first DC locomotive in Italy (1928). These locomotives ran for over 60 years. slides/pietrarsa-08.jpg slides/pietrarsa-09.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 Another section of the Boiler Workshop, contians diesel multiple units and railcars, as well as some coaches. Another section of the Boiler Workshop, contians diesel multiple units and railcars, as well as some coaches. slides/pietrarsa-09.jpg slides/pietrarsa-10.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 The Steam Engine Workshop contains a display of diesel shunters and road locomotives, some of which ran up until just a few years ago. The Steam Engine Workshop contains a display of diesel shunters and road locomotives, some of which ran up until just a few years ago. slides/pietrarsa-10.jpg slides/pietrarsa-11.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 A mechanical press located in the Steam Engines Workshop. A mechanical press located in the Steam Engines Workshop. slides/pietrarsa-11.jpg slides/pietrarsa-12.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 A old semaphore signal located in the center of the Museum area. Note the transfer table in the background. A old semaphore signal located in the center of the Museum area. Note the transfer table in the background. slides/pietrarsa-12.jpg slides/pietrarsa-13.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 A little collection of ancient rail wheelsets. A little collection of ancient rail wheelsets. slides/pietrarsa-13.jpg slides/pietrarsa-14.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 This is an old 3-phase traction motor with wound rotor. Italy, Switzerland and Germany were main developers of such electric machine, together with the United States. This is an old 3-phase traction motor with wound rotor. Italy, Switzerland and Germany were main developers of such electric machine, together with the United States. slides/pietrarsa-14.jpg slides/pietrarsa-15.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 In the workshop area, coaches and locomotives used this turntable to be moved into the appropriate shop building. In the workshop area, coaches and locomotives used this turntable to be moved into the appropriate shop building. slides/pietrarsa-15.jpg slides/pietrarsa-16.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:45:05 -0500 The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa isn't far from Naples, where webmaster Dave lived for two years in the mid-1980s. A wonderful place to live or visit. The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa isn't far from Naples, where webmaster Dave lived for two years in the mid-1980s. A wonderful place to live or visit. slides/pietrarsa-16.jpg