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Electric locomotive

BBC SBB Ae 4/6

Built by BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM

Power output
4,080 kW
5,471 hp
Length
17 m
55 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1941–1944
12 units

Overview of the BBC SBB Ae 4/6

Explore the SBB Ae 4/6, a powerful electric locomotive that left its mark on Swiss railway history.

This impressive engine was built between 1941 and 1944 by BBC, MFO, SAAS, and SLM for the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Featuring a 1435 mm gauge, a length of 17 meters, and an impressive 4080 kW power output, the Ae 4/6 was a true workhorse on Swiss tracks.

Experience the fascinating engineering and design of this historic locomotive that once played a vital role in Swiss rail transport.

BBC SBB Ae 4/6 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM · 1941–194412 units
Power output4,080 kW5,471 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length17 m55 ft 9 in
Width3 m9 ft 10 in
Height4.07 m13 ft 4 in

Operators of the BBC SBB Ae 4/6

Railway companies that have operated the SBB Ae 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Ae 4/6Switzerland

BBC SBB Ae 4/6 photos

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