© trainspo.comSAAS OeBB Ce 2/2
Built by SLM, SAAS
Overview of the SAAS OeBB Ce 2/2
Discover the charming OeBB Ce 2/2 electric locomotive, a true classic from the Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn in Switzerland.
Built by SLM and SAAS between 1944 and 1947, this 0-4-0 type locomotive boasts a power output of 257 kW and can reach a speed of 60 km/h.
With its 1435 mm gauge and 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system, it represents a piece of railway history and a fine example of engineering from its era.
Weighing 28 tons, the OeBB Ce 2/2 is an iconic piece of Swiss railway heritage.
SAAS OeBB Ce 2/2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SAAS · 1944–1947 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 257 kW345 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 | |
| Weight | 28 t61,729 lb |
Operators of the SAAS OeBB Ce 2/2
Railway companies that have operated the OeBB Ce 2/2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn | OeBB Ce 2/2 | Switzerland |
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