SAAS SOB Be 4/4

Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,180 kW

1,582 hp

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SAAS SOB Be 4/4

Discover the SOB Be 4/4, a classic electric locomotive with a rich operational history in Switzerland.

This robust locomotive, built by SLM, BBC, and SAAS, features a powerful 1180 kW output and a top speed of 80 km/h.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, the SOB Be 4/4 has served important roles with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and continues its legacy with Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO).

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement makes it a reliable workhorse for various railway applications.

SAAS SOB Be 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, BBC, SAAS
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,180 kW1,582 hp	1,582 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'