BBC Be 5/7

Built by BBC, MFO, SLM

Top speed

75 km/h

47 mph

Power output

1,840 kW

2,467 hp

Weight

107 t

235,894 lb

Length

16 m

52 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the BBC Be 5/7

Explore the powerful BLS Be 5/7, an iconic electric locomotive from Switzerland.

Built by renowned manufacturers BBC, MFO, and SLM, this robust machine boasts a substantial weight of 107 tons and a length of 16 meters.

Engineered for efficiency, it delivers an impressive 1840 kW of power, enabling it to reach a top speed of 75 km/h, perfectly suited for demanding railway operations.

Operating on standard gauge tracks of 1435 mm, the Be 5/7 is a valuable asset to the Swiss rail network.

BBC Be 5/7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, MFO, SLM
Top speed	75 km/h47 mph	47 mph
Power output	1,840 kW2,467 hp	2,467 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	16 m52 ft 6 in	52 ft 6 in
Weight	107 t235,894 lb	235,894 lb