SAAS SBB Tem III

Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

260 kW

349 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the SAAS SBB Tem III

Discover the SBB Tem III, an iconic Swiss hybrid locomotive celebrated for its robust design and proven reliability.

Built by SLM, BBC, and SAAS, this powerful machine exemplifies Swiss engineering, boasting a top speed of 60 km/h and a substantial power output of 260 kW, making it suitable for a variety of railway applications.

Weighing 32 tonnes and operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, the SBB Tem III has a distinguished service history with both the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO).

This remarkable locomotive is a piece of railway history that continues to perform with excellence.

SAAS SBB Tem III technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, BBC, SAAS
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	260 kW349 hp	349 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb