© trainspo.comMFO Deh 4/6
Built by SLM, MFO
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | De 4/6 | |
| Built by | SLM, MFO · 1941–1942 | |
| Refurbished | 1986 - 1993 | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.6 m47 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 54 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Die Zentralbahn | ZB Deh 120 | Switzerland |
| Die Zentralbahn | ZB Deh 4/6 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Deh 4/6 | Switzerland |
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