© trainspo.comBBC SBB Ae 4/6
Built by BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM · 1941–194412 units | |
| Power output | 4,080 kW5,471 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 17 m55 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.07 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Ae 4/6 | Switzerland |
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