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Electric locomotive

BBC SBB Ee 6/6 I

Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS

Top speed
45 km/h
28 mph
Weight
90 t
198,416 lb
Length
14.84 m
48 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952
2 units
Axle arrangement
C'C'

Overview of the BBC SBB Ee 6/6 I

Discover the SBB Ee 6/6 I, a powerful electric locomotive built for demanding shunting and feeder services.

This robust machine, manufactured by SLM, BBC, and SAAS in 1952, showcases Swiss engineering excellence.

It's known for its impressive tractive effort and reliability.

With a top speed of 45 km/h, the SBB Ee 6/6 I is perfectly suited for operations within busy railway yards and industrial areas.

Its substantial weight of 90 tons and length of 14.84 meters contribute to its stable and powerful performance on the tracks.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a C'C' axle arrangement, this electric locomotive is designed for efficiency and power.

Its electrical system, operating at 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, ensured seamless integration into the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) network.

The SBB Ee 6/6 I played a vital role in the operational fleet of SBB, handling countless shunting tasks over the years.

Explore the legacy of this resilient and capable electric locomotive that has been a cornerstone of railway operations.

BBC SBB Ee 6/6 I technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, SAAS · 19522 units
Top speed45 km/h28 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC'C'
Length14.84 m48 ft 8 in
Weight90 t198,416 lb

Operators of the BBC SBB Ee 6/6 I

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

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Ee 6/6 ISwitzerland

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