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Electric locomotive

ABB Re 456

Built by ABB, BBC, SLM

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
3,200 kW
4,291 hp
Weight
69 t
152,119 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1987–1993
14 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

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
Built byABB, BBC, SLM · 1987–199314 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output3,200 kW4,291 hp
Tractive effort240 kN53,954 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight69 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.

OperatorClassCountry
BLS AGBLS Re 456Switzerland
Bodensee-Toggenburg-BahnBT Re 4/4Switzerland
Müller Gleisbau AGM-Rail Re 456Switzerland
Regionalverkehr MittellandRM Re 456Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSOB Re 456Switzerland
Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-BahnSZU Re 456Switzerland
Vereinigte Huttwil-BahnenVHB Re 456Switzerland

ABB Re 456 photos

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