BBC Em 3/3

Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Power output

440 kW

590 hp

Weight

48 t

105,822 lb

Length

10.02 m

32 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1963

41 units

Overview of the BBC Em 3/3

Explore the powerful Em 3/3 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse of the Swiss railway system.

Built by SLM, BBC, and SAAS between 1959 and 1963, this C-type locomotive boasts a strong 440 kW power output and a top speed of 65 km/h, making it suitable for a variety of tasks.

The Em 3/3 has a long-standing service history with both the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and the Draisinen Sammlung Fricktal.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and weighing 48 tons, this enduring machine is a testament to Swiss engineering and continues to be a valued asset on the tracks.

Discover the enduring legacy and functional excellence of this classic Swiss diesel locomotive.

BBC Em 3/3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, BBC, SAAS · 1959–196341 units
Top speed	65 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Power output	440 kW590 hp	590 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	10.02 m32 ft 10 in	32 ft 10 in
Weight	48 t105,822 lb	105,822 lb