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Diesel locomotive

BBC SBB Bm 4/4 II

Built by SLM, BBC, Sulzer

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Weight
66 t
145,505 lb
Length
14.9 m
48 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1939
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC SBB Bm 4/4 II

Discover the SBB Bm 4/4 II, a robust diesel locomotive with a rich history.

Built by SLM, BBC, and Sulzer in 1939, this Swiss Federal Railways workhorse showcases classic engineering.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, it's designed for efficiency and reliability on the tracks.

With a powerful Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the SBB Bm 4/4 II can reach impressive speeds of up to 110 km/h.

Its substantial weight of 66 tons and a length of 14.9 meters make it a formidable presence.

Ideal for various railway operations, this locomotive is a testament to enduring Swiss railway technology.

BBC SBB Bm 4/4 II technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, Sulzer · 19392 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.9 m48 ft 11 in
Weight66 t145,505 lb

Operators of the BBC SBB Bm 4/4 II

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

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Bm 4/4 IISwitzerland

BBC SBB Bm 4/4 II photos

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