© trainspo.comRobert Aebi TmII
Built by Robert Aebi
Overview of the Robert Aebi TmII
Explore the Tm II, a versatile service locomotive built in 1959 by Robert Aebi. This narrow-gauge unit features a 1000 mm gauge and a 70 kW power output, reaching a top speed of 45 km/h.
The Tm II has proudly served various railway companies in Switzerland, including the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO), the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn (SZU), and Die Zentralbahn (ZB).
Its reliability and adaptability make it a valued piece of railway heritage, ideal for shunting and service duties on historical lines.
Robert Aebi TmII technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Robert Aebi · 1959 | |
| Top speed | 45 km/h28 mph | |
| Power output | 70 kW94 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in |
Operators of the Robert Aebi TmII
Railway companies that have operated the TmII, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland | DVZO Tm II | Switzerland |
| Die Zentralbahn | ZB Tm 172 | Switzerland |
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU Tm | Switzerland |
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