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Electric locomotive

MFO Ae 3/6 I

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
1,600 kW
2,146 hp
Length
14.76 m
48 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1920–1929
114 units

Overview of the MFO Ae 3/6 I

Discover the iconic Ae 3/6 I electric locomotive, a true testament to Swiss engineering.

Built between 1920 and 1929 by SLM, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this powerful machine boasts a 1600 kW output and a top speed of 110 km/h, making it a significant piece of railway history.

Measuring 14.76 meters in length with a standard 1435 mm gauge, the Ae 3/6 I proudly served the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) before finding its place in the esteemed SBB Historic collection.

Explore the detailed specifications and see this classic electric locomotive in action.

MFO Ae 3/6 I technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1920–1929114 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output1,600 kW2,146 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length14.76 m48 ft 5 in

Operators of the MFO Ae 3/6 I

Railway companies that have operated the Ae 3/6 I, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SBB HistoricSBB Historic Ae 3/6 ISwitzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Ae 3/6 ISwitzerland

MFO Ae 3/6 I photos

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