© trainspo.comABB BAM Ge 4/4
Built by ABB, SLM
Overview of the ABB BAM Ge 4/4
Discover the BAM Ge 4/4, a powerful electric locomotive expertly engineered for narrow-gauge railways.
Featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a top speed of 100 km/h, this robust machine is perfectly suited for challenging routes.
Built in 1994 by ABB and SLM, the BAM Ge 4/4 is recognized for its durable construction and advanced electrical systems, operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz. This 62.5-tonne locomotive measures 16.1 meters in length, offering reliable performance.
ABB BAM Ge 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RhB Ge 4/4 III | |
| Built by | ABB, SLM · 19942 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.1 m52 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 62.5 t137,789 lb |
Operators of the ABB BAM Ge 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BAM Ge 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports de la région Morges-Bière-Cossonay | MBC Ge 4/4 | Switzerland |
ABB BAM Ge 4/4 photos
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