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Electric locomotive

SAAS Be 4/7

Built by SAAS, SLM

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
16.24 m
53 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1921
6 units

Overview of the SAAS Be 4/7

Discover the classic Be 4/7 electric locomotive, a testament to Swiss railway engineering.

Built in 1921 by SAAS and SLM, this robust machine operated with a top speed of 80 km/h and features a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Measuring 16.24 meters in length and 4.54 meters in height, the Be 4/7 was a vital part of the SBB Be 4/7 series operated by the Swiss Federal Railways.

Experience the enduring quality and reliability embodied by this iconic locomotive, a true piece of railway history.

SAAS Be 4/7 technical specifications

Value
Built bySAAS, SLM · 19216 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length16.24 m53 ft 3 in
Height4.54 m14 ft 11 in

Operators of the SAAS Be 4/7

Railway companies that have operated the Be 4/7, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Be 4/7Switzerland

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