SAAS SBB Ae 4/6

Built by BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM

Power output

4,080 kW

5,471 hp

Length

17 m

55 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1941–1944

12 units

Overview of the SAAS SBB Ae 4/6

Discover the SBB Ae 4/6, a robust electric locomotive that served the Swiss Federal Railways with distinction.

Built between 1941 and 1944 by a collaboration of leading manufacturers including BBC, MFO, SAAS, and SLM, this iconic machine was designed for the standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a length of 17 meters and a power output of 4080 kW, the Ae 4/6 was a reliable workhorse for passenger and freight services across Switzerland.

Explore the impressive specifications and rich history of the SBB Ae 4/6, a testament to Swiss engineering and railway heritage.

SAAS SBB Ae 4/6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM · 1941–194412 units
Power output	4,080 kW5,471 hp	5,471 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	17 m55 ft 9 in	55 ft 9 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.07 m13 ft 4 in	13 ft 4 in