MFO Ge 6/6 II

Built by SLM, MFO, BBC

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,776 kW

2,382 hp

Weight

65 t

143,300 lb

Length

14.5 m

47 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1958–1965

Overview of the MFO Ge 6/6 II

Discover the Ge 6/6 II, a powerful electric locomotive operated by the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland.

Built between 1958 and 1965 by SLM, MFO, and BBC, this locomotive is renowned for its robust design and unwavering reliability.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and an impressive power output of 1776 kW, the Ge 6/6 II is perfectly suited for the demanding routes within the Swiss Alps.

It features a 1000 mm gauge and boasts a substantial tractive effort of 214 kN, making it a true workhorse of the rails.

This electric locomotive has a proven track record, demonstrating its capabilities over many years of dedicated service.

MFO Ge 6/6 II technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Ge 6/6 II
Built by	SLM, MFO, BBC · 1958–1965
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,776 kW2,382 hp	2,382 hp
Tractive effort	214 kN48,109 lbf	48,109 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	14.5 m47 ft 7 in	47 ft 7 in
Width	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Weight	65 t143,300 lb	143,300 lb