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Electric locomotive

BBC StLB E3-4

Built by BBC, ÖAMG

Top speed
25 km/h
16 mph
Track gauge
760 mm
Bosnian gauge
Years built
1957–1963
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC StLB E3-4

Explore the StLB E3-4, a remarkable electric locomotive from the Styrian Provincial Railways in Austria.

Built by BBC and ÖAMG between 1957 and 1963, this locomotive is a fascinating example of railway engineering from its era.

With an 800 V DC power system and a 760 mm narrow gauge, it was designed for specific track conditions, highlighting its technical adaptability.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a top speed of 25 km/h demonstrate its robust nature and reliability on the routes it served.

The StLB E3-4 represents a piece of railway history, illustrating the evolution of electric locomotives in Austria.

Its legacy continues, underscoring the vital role railways played in regional development and connectivity.

BBC StLB E3-4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, ÖAMG · 1957–19632 units
Top speed25 km/h16 mph
Electric systems
  • 800 V DC
Track gauge760 mmBosnian gauge2 ft 5⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the BBC StLB E3-4

Railway companies that have operated the StLB E3-4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Styrian Provincial RailwaysStLB E3-4Austria

BBC StLB E3-4 photos

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