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Electric locomotive

MFO Ce 6/8 III

Built by SLM, MFO

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
1,810 kW
2,427 hp
Weight
131 t
288,805 lb
Length
20.06 m
65 ft 10 in
Years built
1926–1927
18 units

Overview of the MFO Ce 6/8 III

Explore the powerful Ce 6/8 III electric locomotive, a celebrated piece of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) history, also designated as SBB Be 6/8 III.

Built by SLM and MFO between 1926 and 1927, this impressive machine boasts a power output of 1810 kW and a top speed of 75 km/h.

Measuring 20.06 meters in length and weighing 131 tons, the Ce 6/8 III stands as a testament to the robust engineering of its era.

A true icon for railway enthusiasts, this locomotive offers a fascinating glimpse into historical train capabilities and design.

MFO Ce 6/8 III technical specifications

Value
SeriesCe 6/8 III
Built bySLM, MFO · 1926–192718 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output1,810 kW2,427 hp
Length20.06 m65 ft 10 in
Weight131 t288,805 lb
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Operators of the MFO Ce 6/8 III

Railway companies that have operated the Ce 6/8 III, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Be 6/8 IIISwitzerland

MFO Ce 6/8 III photos

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