© trainspo.comSAAS Re 4/4 II
Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the SAAS Re 4/4 II
Discover the versatile Re 4/4 II electric locomotive, a workhorse renowned for its reliability and power.
This iconic Swiss-built locomotive, produced between 1967 and 1985, boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a substantial power output of 4700 kW.
Its robust design and 255 kN tractive effort make it suitable for a wide range of services, from freight to passenger transport.
The Re 4/4 II operates on a 1435 mm gauge and is powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, demonstrating its adaptability across various railway networks.
Explore the impressive specifications and diverse operational history of this significant piece of railway engineering.
SAAS Re 4/4 II technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Re 4/4 II | |
| Built by | SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1967–1985277 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 4,700 kW6,303 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 255 kN57,326 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 15.41 m50 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.97 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 4.5 m14 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the SAAS Re 4/4 II
Railway companies that have operated the Re 4/4 II, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbH | STB 421 | Austria |
| HSL Logistik | HSL 421 | Germany |
| Mittelweserbahn | MWB Re 421 | Germany |
| TXLogistik | TXL 421 | Germany |
| Unternehmen Umwelt- und Transportlogistik | UTL Re 421 | Germany |
| BLS AG | BLS Re 420 | Switzerland |
| Dampflok Depot Full | DDF 421 | Switzerland |
| International Rolling Stock Investment | IRSI Re 421 | Switzerland |
| RailCare AG | railCare Re 4/4 II | Switzerland |
| SBB Cargo | SBB Cargo Re 420 | Switzerland |
| SBB Cargo | SBB Cargo Re 421 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Re 420 | Switzerland |
| TR Trans Rail AG | Transrail Re 421 | Switzerland |
| WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AG | WRSCH Re 420 | Switzerland |
| WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AG | WRSCH Re 421 | Switzerland |
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