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Electric locomotive

BBC Re 4/4 I

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed
125 km/h
78 mph
Weight
57 t
125,663 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1946–1951
50 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC Re 4/4 I

Explore the iconic Re 4/4 I electric locomotive.

This powerful locomotive, featuring a classic and robust design, is a true testament to Swiss engineering.

Built between 1946 and 1951 by SLM, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, the Re 4/4 I boasts an impressive top speed of 125 km/h.

With a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, this 57-tonne machine has been a cornerstone of Swiss railway transport.

Operated by various companies, including the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the Re 4/4 I continues to impress with its performance and reliability.

A railway classic to be admired.

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BBC Re 4/4 I technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1946–195150 units
Top speed125 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight57 t125,663 lb
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Operators of the BBC Re 4/4 I

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

OperatorClassCountry
Centralbahn AGCBB Re 4/4 ISwitzerland
Classic Rail AGCLRA Re 416Switzerland
MittelthurgaubahnMThB Re 416Switzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Re 4/4 ISwitzerland
Swiss Rail TrafficSRT Re 416Switzerland

BBC Re 4/4 I photos

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