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Diesel locomotive

BBC SBB Am 6/6

Built by ThyssenKrupp, BBC

Top speed
85 km/h
53 mph
Weight
111 t
244,713 lb
Length
17.4 m
57 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1976
6 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BBC SBB Am 6/6

Discover the robust SBB Am 6/6 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse of the Swiss Federal Railways.

Built by ThyssenKrupp and BBC in 1976, this impressive machine boasts a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

With a substantial weight of 111 tons and a length of 17.4 meters, the Am 6/6 is designed for demanding railway operations in Switzerland.

It can reach a top speed of 85 km/h, making it a versatile locomotive for various hauling tasks.

The SBB Am 6/6 represents a significant piece of Swiss railway engineering and heritage.

BBC SBB Am 6/6 technical specifications

Value
Built byThyssenKrupp, BBC · 19766 units
Top speed85 km/h53 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.4 m57 ft 1 in
Height4.5 m14 ft 9 in
Weight111 t244,713 lb
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Operators of the BBC SBB Am 6/6

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

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Am 6/6Switzerland

BBC SBB Am 6/6 photos

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