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Diesel locomotive

BBC Bm 6/6

Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS, Sulzer

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
956 kW
1,282 hp
Weight
106 t
233,690 lb
Length
17 m
55 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1954–1961
14 units

Overview of the BBC Bm 6/6

Explore the powerful SBB Bm 6/6 diesel locomotive, a testament to Swiss engineering crafted by SLM, BBC, SAAS, and Sulzer between 1954 and 1961. This robust machine boasts a significant presence, weighing 106 tonnes and measuring 17 meters in length.

Engineered for performance, the Bm 6/6 features a powerful 956 kW output and can reach a top speed of 75 km/h. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Co'Co' axle configuration make it a notable piece of railway heritage.

Initially serving the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), this versatile locomotive later found a role with Schorno Locomotive Management, showcasing its enduring reliability and capability across its operational life.

BBC Bm 6/6 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, SAAS, Sulzer · 1954–196114 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output956 kW1,282 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17 m55 ft 9 in
Weight106 t233,690 lb

Operators of the BBC Bm 6/6

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

OperatorClassCountry
Schorno Locomotive ManagemenSLM Bm 6/6Switzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Bm 6/6Switzerland

BBC Bm 6/6 photos

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