BBC GDe 4/4

Built by BBC, SLM

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,016 kW

1,362 hp

Weight

50 t

110,231 lb

Length

16 m

52 ft 6 in

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC GDe 4/4

Discover the GDe 4/4, a powerful electric locomotive renowned for its reliability and performance on Swiss railways.

Built by BBC and SLM, this iconic machine is a staple on the Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat and Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois lines.

Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive power output of 1016 kW, the GDe 4/4 is perfectly suited for a variety of traction tasks.

Its classic Bo'Bo' classification and robust construction, with a length of 16 meters and a weight of 50 tons, make it an efficient and enduring presence in the Swiss railway landscape.

Explore the impressive technical specifications and enduring legacy of this remarkable electric locomotive.

BBC GDe 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SLM
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,016 kW1,362 hp	1,362 hp
Tractive effort	172 kN38,667 lbf	38,667 lbf
Electric systems	850 V DC 900 V DC
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16 m52 ft 6 in	52 ft 6 in
Width	2.68 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.86 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	50 t110,231 lb	110,231 lb
Axle load	12.5 t27,558 lb	27,558 lb