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Electric locomotive

BBC MGB Ge 4/4 III

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
1,700 kW
2,280 hp
Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Length
12.9 m
42 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1979
2 units

Overview of the BBC MGB Ge 4/4 III

Discover the MGB Ge 4/4 III, a powerful electric locomotive built by SLM and BBC in 1979.

Known for its reliability and performance, this locomotive is ideal for challenging mountain routes.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and an output of 1700 kW, it effortlessly tackles gradients.

This 1000 mm gauge locomotive measures 12.9 meters in length and weighs 50 tons.

It serves the Furka Oberalp Bahn and the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn in Switzerland.

Explore the impressive technical data and operational areas of this iconic locomotive.

BBC MGB Ge 4/4 III technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC · 19792 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output1,700 kW2,280 hp
Tractive effort102 kN22,931 lbf
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length12.9 m42 ft 4 in
Width2.68 m8 ft 10 in
Weight50 t110,231 lb
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Operators of the BBC MGB Ge 4/4 III

Railway companies that have operated the MGB Ge 4/4 III, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Furka Oberalp BahnFO Ge 4/4 IIISwitzerland
Matterhorn-Gotthard-BahnMGB Ge 4/4 IIISwitzerland

BBC MGB Ge 4/4 III photos

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