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SAAS RhB Be 4/4

Built by FFA, SAAS

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
784 kW
1,051 hp
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1971–1979
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SAAS RhB Be 4/4

Discover the RhB Be 4/4, a remarkable railcar operated by the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland.

Built between 1971 and 1979, this electric locomotive boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and a powerful 784 kW output, making it a workhorse on the scenic routes.

With a 1000 mm gauge and a weight of 44 tons, the RhB Be 4/4 is designed for reliability and efficiency. Its Bo'Bo' axle arrangement ensures excellent performance on the challenging Swiss mountain lines.

This iconic locomotive embodies Swiss engineering excellence and has been a dependable part of the Rhaetian Railway for decades, contributing to the picturesque Alpine landscape.

Explore the details of the RhB Be 4/4 and its significant role in Swiss railway history.

SAAS RhB Be 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byFFA, SAAS · 1971–1979
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output784 kW1,051 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight44 t97,003 lb

Operators of the SAAS RhB Be 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB Be 4/4Switzerland

SAAS RhB Be 4/4 photos

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