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Electric locomotive

MFO Deh 4/6

Built by SLM, MFO

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Weight
54 t
119,049 lb
Length
14.6 m
47 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1941–1942
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MFO Deh 4/6

Discover the SBB Deh 4/6 electric locomotive, a Swiss railway classic.

Built by SLM and MFO in 1941-1942, this robust engine served the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) before moving to Die Zentralbahn (ZB), where it was reclassified as Deh 120 and then back to Deh 4/6.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, the Deh 4/6 boasts a top speed of 75 km/h and weighs 54 tons. Its electrical system is powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, and its UIC classification is Bo'Bo'.

Measuring 14.6 meters in length, this locomotive exemplifies reliable Swiss engineering. It underwent refurbishment between 1986 and 1993, ensuring its continued efficiency and presence on Swiss lines.

The Deh 4/6 is a testament to enduring railway technology and its adaptable service history highlights its importance within Swiss rail operations.

MFO Deh 4/6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDe 4/6
Built bySLM, MFO · 1941–1942
Refurbished1986 - 1993
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.6 m47 ft 11 in
Weight54 t119,049 lb

Operators of the MFO Deh 4/6

Railway companies that have operated the Deh 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Die ZentralbahnZB Deh 120Switzerland
Die ZentralbahnZB Deh 4/6Switzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Deh 4/6Switzerland

MFO Deh 4/6 photos

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