BBC Ee 3/3

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Power output

508 kW

681 hp

Weight

45 t

99,208 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1928–1966

136 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the BBC Ee 3/3

Discover the robust Ee 3/3 electric locomotive, a cornerstone of Swiss railway engineering.

Built by SLM and BBC between 1928 and 1966, this versatile locomotive served various operators, including the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Mittelthurgaubahn, and Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO).

Featuring a top speed of 50 km/h and a power output of 508 kW, the Ee 3/3 was perfectly suited for shunting and yard duties.

Weighing 45 tons with a tractive effort of 118 kN, it operated on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks, embodying reliability and efficiency.

Explore the legacy of the Ee 3/3 and its contribution to the Swiss railway landscape.

BBC Ee 3/3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Ee 3/3
Built by	SLM, BBC · 1928–1966136 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Power output	508 kW681 hp	681 hp
Tractive effort	118 kN26,527 lbf	26,527 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Weight	45 t99,208 lb	99,208 lb