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Diesel locomotive

Raco FO HGm 4/4

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, Raco

Power output
770 kW
1,033 hp
Weight
54 t
119,049 lb
Length
12.28 m
40 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge

Overview of the Raco FO HGm 4/4

Discover the versatile FO HGm 4/4 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse designed for narrow-gauge railways.

With a powerful 770 kW output and a weight of 54 tons, this locomotive is built for demanding operations. Its 1000 mm gauge makes it ideal for specific track systems.

Originally built by SLM, BBC, MFO, and Raco, the FO HGm 4/4 has served with distinction for the Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke (DFB) and continues its legacy with the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn (MGB) in Switzerland.

Explore the history and capabilities of this essential piece of railway engineering, a testament to Swiss industrial prowess and a vital asset for scenic mountain routes.

Raco FO HGm 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, MFO, Raco
Power output770 kW1,033 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Length12.28 m40 ft 3 in
Weight54 t119,049 lb

Operators of the Raco FO HGm 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Dampfbahn Furka-BergstreckeDFB HGm 4/4Switzerland
Matterhorn-Gotthard-BahnMGB HGm 4/4Switzerland

Raco FO HGm 4/4 photos

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