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Electric locomotive

MFO Re 4/4 I

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed
125 km/h
78 mph
Weight
57 t
125,663 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1946–1951
50 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MFO Re 4/4 I

Discover the legendary Re 4/4 I electric locomotive, a symbol of efficiency and reliability in the Swiss railway landscape.

Built between 1946 and 1951 by renowned manufacturers SLM, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 125 km/h and weighs 57 tons, perfect for challenging alpine routes.

With its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a gauge of 1435 mm, the Re 4/4 I proudly served various companies, including the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Centralbahn AG, and Mittelthurgaubahn, demonstrating its versatility and durability over time.

A true piece of railway history, the Re 4/4 I continues to inspire enthusiasts and industry professionals.

MFO Re 4/4 I technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1946–195150 units
Top speed125 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight57 t125,663 lb

Operators of the MFO Re 4/4 I

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

OperatorClassCountry
Centralbahn AGCBB Re 4/4 ISwitzerland
Classic Rail AGCLRA Re 416Switzerland
MittelthurgaubahnMThB Re 416Switzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Re 4/4 ISwitzerland
Swiss Rail TrafficSRT Re 416Switzerland

MFO Re 4/4 I photos

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