BBC Re 420.2

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

4,700 kW

6,303 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

15.41 m

50 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1967–1985

Overview of the BBC Re 420.2

Explore the powerful Re 420.2 electric locomotive, a notable member of the Re 4/4 II series.

Built between 1967 and 1985 by SLM, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this robust locomotive is designed for Swiss rail operations, functioning on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.

With an impressive power output of 4700 kW and a tractive effort of 255 kN, the Re 420.2 can achieve a top speed of 140 km/h.

Measuring 15.41 meters in length, 2.97 meters in width, and 4.5 meters in height, this Bo'Bo' classified locomotive weighs 80 tons.

Refurbished in 2011, the Re 420.2 is a testament to Swiss engineering excellence and continues to serve the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

BBC Re 420.2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Re 4/4 II
Built by	SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1967–1985
Refurbished	2011 (30)
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	4,700 kW6,303 hp	6,303 hp
Tractive effort	255 kN57,326 lbf	57,326 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.41 m50 ft 7 in	50 ft 7 in
Width	2.97 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.5 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb