© trainspo.comBBC Bm 6/6
Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS, Sulzer
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC, SAAS, Sulzer · 1954–196114 units | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 956 kW1,282 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 17 m55 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 106 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schorno Locomotive Managemen | SLM Bm 6/6 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Bm 6/6 | Switzerland |
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