© trainspo.comABB MOB Ge 4/4
Built by SLM, ABB
Overview of the ABB MOB Ge 4/4
Discover the powerful MOB Ge 4/4 locomotive, a remarkable electric engine built by SLM and ABB.
This robust machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial power output of 2000 kW, making it ideal for demanding railway operations.
With a length of 16 meters and a weight of 64 tons, its Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensures stable and efficient traction.
This specific locomotive served the Chemin de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois in Switzerland, contributing to the nation's efficient rail network.
Explore the specifications and legacy of this impressive piece of Swiss railway engineering.
ABB MOB Ge 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RhB Ge 4/4 III | |
| Built by | SLM, ABB | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 2,000 kW2,682 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 150 kN33,721 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16 m52 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb |
Operators of the ABB MOB Ge 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the MOB Ge 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois | MOB Ge 4/4 | Switzerland |
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