BBC RhB Ge 6/6 I

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO

Top speed

55 km/h

34 mph

Power output

940 kW

1,261 hp

Weight

66 t

145,505 lb

Length

13 m

42 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1921–1929

Overview of the BBC RhB Ge 6/6 I

Discover the RhB Ge 6/6 I, a classic electric locomotive that has served the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland with distinction. Built between 1921 and 1929 by SLM, BBC, and MFO, this powerful machine is a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

With a robust C'C' axle arrangement, the Ge 6/6 I boasts a weight of 66 tons and a length of 13 meters, making it a capable performer on the narrow gauge lines. Its impressive power output of 940 kW and a tractive effort of 195 kN allow it to efficiently haul trains across challenging terrains.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge and reaching a top speed of 55 km/h, the RhB Ge 6/6 I is an iconic piece of Swiss railway heritage, recognized for its reliability and enduring presence on the Rhaetian Railway network. Explore the history and engineering of this remarkable locomotive.

BBC RhB Ge 6/6 I technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, BBC, MFO · 1921–1929
Top speed	55 km/h34 mph	34 mph
Power output	940 kW1,261 hp	1,261 hp
Tractive effort	195 kN43,838 lbf	43,838 lbf
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	C'C'
Length	13 m42 ft 8 in	42 ft 8 in
Width	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Weight	66 t145,505 lb	145,505 lb