SAAS Re 4/4 III

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed

125 km/h

78 mph

Power output

4,700 kW

6,303 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SAAS Re 4/4 III

Discover the Re 4/4 III, a powerful Swiss electric locomotive built for diverse railway operations.

This versatile machine has served renowned companies like SBB Cargo and SOB, proving its reliability and flexibility on the tracks. With a top speed of 125 km/h and an impressive 4700 kW power output, the Re 4/4 III is adept at handling a wide range of trains.

Characterized by its 3-meter width and 4.42-meter height, the locomotive weighs 80 tons. Its 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and 197 kN tractive effort make it a robust choice for both freight and passenger transport. In its Bo'Bo' configuration, this locomotive represents a significant piece of Swiss railway history.

SAAS Re 4/4 III technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Re 4/4 III
Built by	SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Power output	4,700 kW6,303 hp	6,303 hp
Tractive effort	197 kN44,287 lbf	44,287 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.42 m14 ft 6 in	14 ft 6 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb

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Operators of the SAAS Re 4/4 III

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

Operator	Class	Country
Crossrail	Crossrail Re 436	Switzerland
Regionalverkehr Mittelland	RM Re 436	Switzerland
SBB Cargo	SBB Cargo Re 430	Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG	SOB Re 4/4 III	Switzerland
Solothurn-Münster Bahn	SMB Re 4/4 III	Switzerland
Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen	VHB Re 4/4 III	Switzerland
WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AG	WRSCH Re 430	Switzerland