BBC RhB Ge 2/4

Built by BBC, SLM

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Length

8.7 m

28 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1912–1913

7 units

Axle arrangement

1'B1'

Overview of the BBC RhB Ge 2/4

Explore the historic RhB Ge 2/4 electric locomotive, a distinguished member of the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland.

Built by BBC and SLM between 1912 and 1913, this iconic locomotive showcases early 20th-century railway engineering.

With a top speed of 45 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, the RhB Ge 2/4 is perfectly suited for traversing the scenic Swiss Alps. Its robust design and 11 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system ensure reliable operation.

Classified as 1'B1' and measuring 8.7 meters in length, this locomotive underwent significant refurbishment between 1943 and 1946, highlighting its enduring legacy and operational life on the Rhaetian Railway.

BBC RhB Ge 2/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SLM · 1912–19137 units
Refurbished	1943 - 1946
Top speed	45 km/h28 mph	28 mph
Electric systems	11 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'B1'
Length	8.7 m28 ft 7 in	28 ft 7 in
Width	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	4.05 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in