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Electric locomotive

BBC Be 4/6

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Length
16.5 m
54 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1920–1923
40 units

Overview of the BBC Be 4/6

Discover the enduring legacy of the SBB Be 4/6 electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse that once served the Swiss Federal Railways.

Built by SLM and BBC between 1920 and 1923, these iconic machines were designed for efficiency and reliability on the 1435 mm gauge network.

With a top speed of 75 km/h and a robust construction measuring 16.5 meters in length and 4.55 meters in height, the Be 4/6 played a vital role in Swiss rail transport.

Explore the history and specifications of this classic electric locomotive.

BBC Be 4/6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSBB Be 4/6
Built bySLM, BBC · 1920–192340 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length16.5 m54 ft 2 in
Height4.55 m14 ft 11 in
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Operators of the BBC Be 4/6

Railway companies that have operated the Be 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Be 4/6Switzerland

BBC Be 4/6 photos

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