© trainspo.comABB Re 456
Built by ABB, BBC, SLM
Overview of the ABB Re 456
Discover the Re 456, a versatile electric locomotive celebrated for its reliability in Swiss rail transport.
Built between 1987 and 1993 by ABB, BBC, and SLM, this powerful engine boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and an output of 3200 kW, making it adept at handling various transport demands.
The Re 456 has a proven track record, serving a wide array of operators including BLS AG, Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn, and numerous other railway companies.
Experience the strength and efficiency of the Re 456, a locomotive that truly sets a benchmark and stands as a prime example of Swiss engineering in the railway sector.
ABB Re 456 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABB, BBC, SLM · 1987–199314 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 3,200 kW4,291 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 240 kN53,954 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 69 t152,119 lb |
Operators of the ABB Re 456
Railway companies that have operated the Re 456, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BLS AG | BLS Re 456 | Switzerland |
| Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn | BT Re 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Müller Gleisbau AG | M-Rail Re 456 | Switzerland |
| Regionalverkehr Mittelland | RM Re 456 | Switzerland |
| Schweizerische Südostbahn AG | SOB Re 456 | Switzerland |
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU Re 456 | Switzerland |
| Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen | VHB Re 456 | Switzerland |
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