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Electric locomotive

Berninabahn RhB Ge 2/2

Built by Berninabahn

Top speed
45 km/h
28 mph
Power output
242 kW
325 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1911
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'

Overview of the Berninabahn RhB Ge 2/2

Discover the RhB Ge 2/2, a historic electric locomotive that has served the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland. Built in 1911 for the Berninabahn, this Bo' class locomotive boasts a top speed of 45 km/h.

With a narrow gauge of 1000 mm, the RhB Ge 2/2 is perfectly suited for the challenging mountain routes it operates on. Its power output of 242 kW and tractive effort of 38 kN enable it to efficiently pull trains across the scenic Swiss landscape.

This iconic locomotive, also known by its slug "rhb-ge-22", represents a significant piece of railway heritage. Experience the charm and engineering prowess of this classic electric locomotive.

Berninabahn RhB Ge 2/2 technical specifications

Value
Built byBerninabahn · 19112 units
Top speed45 km/h28 mph
Power output242 kW325 hp
Tractive effort38 kN8,543 lbf
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'

Operators of the Berninabahn RhB Ge 2/2

Railway companies that have operated the RhB Ge 2/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB Ge 2/2Switzerland

Berninabahn RhB Ge 2/2 photos

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