© trainspo.comBBC Ae 3/6 I
Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the BBC Ae 3/6 I
Explore the remarkable Ae 3/6 I electric locomotive, a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage.
This powerful locomotive was built between 1920 and 1929 by SLM, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, boasting a power output of 1600 kW and a top speed of 110 km/h.
With a track gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 14.76 meters, the Ae 3/6 I proudly served the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and is still operational today under SBB Historic.
Experience a testament to engineering and railway history with the Ae 3/6 I.
BBC Ae 3/6 I technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1920–1929114 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 1,600 kW2,146 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 14.76 m48 ft 5 in |
Operators of the BBC Ae 3/6 I
Railway companies that have operated the Ae 3/6 I, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SBB Historic | SBB Historic Ae 3/6 I | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Ae 3/6 I | Switzerland |
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