SAAS Ee 3/3 IV

Built by SLM, SAAS

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

390 kW

523 hp

Weight

48 t

105,822 lb

Length

10.02 m

32 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1963

Overview of the SAAS Ee 3/3 IV

Discover the SBB Ee 3/3 IV, a historical electric locomotive built by SLM and SAAS between 1962 and 1963 for the Swiss Federal Railways.

This robust machine featured a top speed of 60 km/h and a power output of 390 kW, making it perfectly suited for shunting and operational duties on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm).

Weighing 48 tons and boasting a tractive effort of 118 kN, the Ee 3/3 IV demonstrated solid construction and operational capability. It was versatile, compatible with various electrical systems including 15 kV AC and 3 kV DC, making it a valuable piece of railway heritage for enthusiasts.

SAAS Ee 3/3 IV technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, SAAS · 1962–1963
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	390 kW523 hp	523 hp
Tractive effort	118 kN26,527 lbf	26,527 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz 25 kV AC 50 Hz 1.5 kV DC 3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	10.02 m32 ft 10 in	32 ft 10 in
Height	3.75 m12 ft 4 in	12 ft 4 in
Weight	48 t105,822 lb	105,822 lb