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Electric locomotive

MFO DZeh 2/4

Built by MFO, SLM

Top speed
25 km/h
16 mph
Power output
412 kW
553 hp
Weight
42.8 t
94,358 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1930
2 units
Axle arrangement
1'B1' n2

Overview of the MFO DZeh 2/4

Discover the DZeh 2/4, a historic electric locomotive from the Appenzeller Bahnen (AB) in Switzerland.

Built in 1930 by MFO and SLM, this 2-4-2 type locomotive, also classified as 1'B1' n2 according to UIC standards, showcases impressive Swiss railway engineering from its era.

Equipped with a power output of 412 kW and a tractive effort of 98 kN, it was designed for efficient service on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks.

Despite a top speed of 25 km/h, the DZeh 2/4 operated reliably on Swiss lines, powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system.

Weighing 42.8 tonnes, this robust machine was well-suited for the demands of the railway network. A true collector's item for enthusiasts of vintage locomotives and Swiss transport history.

MFO DZeh 2/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byMFO, SLM · 19302 units
Top speed25 km/h16 mph
Power output412 kW553 hp
Tractive effort98 kN22,031 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'B1' n2
Whyte notation2-4-2
Weight42.8 t94,358 lb

Operators of the MFO DZeh 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the DZeh 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Appenzeller BahnenAB DZeh 2/4Switzerland

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