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Electric locomotive

BBC OJB Ge 4/4

Built by SIG, BBC

Top speed
35 km/h
22 mph
Power output
210 kW
282 hp
Weight
20 t
44,092 lb
Length
10.2 m
33 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1917
1 units

Overview of the BBC OJB Ge 4/4

Discover the enduring OJB Ge 4/4, a robust electric locomotive that has served with distinction.

Built by SIG and BBC in 1917, this remarkable machine embodies reliability and longevity in railway operations.

Its design, featuring a 1000 mm gauge and a compact 10.2-meter length, makes it ideally suited for its intended routes.

Despite its historical significance, the OJB Ge 4/4 boasts a respectable power output of 210 kW and a weight of 20 tons.

With a top speed of 35 km/h, it efficiently navigates the challenging landscapes of the Oberaargau-Jura-Bahnen (OJB).

This locomotive stands as a testament to Swiss engineering and a valuable piece of railway heritage.

BBC OJB Ge 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySIG, BBC · 19171 units
Top speed35 km/h22 mph
Power output210 kW282 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Length10.2 m33 ft 6 in
Weight20 t44,092 lb
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Operators of the BBC OJB Ge 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Oberaargau-Jura-BahnenOJB Ge 4/4Switzerland

BBC OJB Ge 4/4 photos

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