BBC Re 4/4 III

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed

125 km/h

78 mph

Power output

4,700 kW

6,303 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC Re 4/4 III

Discover the Re 4/4 III, a versatile electric locomotive renowned for its performance and reliability in Swiss railway operations.

With a powerful 4700 kW output and a top speed of 125 km/h, this locomotive is adept at handling demanding tasks.

The Re 4/4 III has been a workhorse for numerous Swiss rail operators, including SBB Cargo, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB), and WRS Widmer Rail Services.

Its robust construction and efficient electric systems underscore its suitability for a wide range of rail services.

Engineered for strength and efficiency, the Re 4/4 III features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a substantial tractive effort of 197 kN.

This makes it a prime example of Swiss engineering excellence in the field of electric traction.

BBC Re 4/4 III technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Re 4/4 III
Built by	SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Power output	4,700 kW6,303 hp	6,303 hp
Tractive effort	197 kN44,287 lbf	44,287 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'
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.42 m14 ft 6 in	14 ft 6 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb

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Operators of the BBC Re 4/4 III

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

Operator	Class	Country
Crossrail	Crossrail Re 436	Switzerland
Regionalverkehr Mittelland	RM Re 436	Switzerland
SBB Cargo	SBB Cargo Re 430	Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG	SOB Re 4/4 III	Switzerland
Solothurn-Münster Bahn	SMB Re 4/4 III	Switzerland
Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen	VHB Re 4/4 III	Switzerland
WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AG	WRSCH Re 430	Switzerland