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Electric locomotive

SAAS Te III

Built by SLM, SAAS

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Power output
257 kW
345 hp
Weight
29 t
63,934 lb
Length
6.6 m
21 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1941–1952

Overview of the SAAS Te III

Discover the Te III electric locomotive, a sturdy and reliable workhorse with a significant history in Swiss railways. This versatile electric locomotive served with distinction for both the Emmental Burgdorf Thun Bahn (EBT) and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), showcasing its adaptability across different operations.

Built by SLM and SAAS between 1941 and 1952, the Te III is a testament to enduring Swiss engineering. It boasts a respectable power output of 257 kW and a top speed of 60 km/h, making it perfectly suited for essential shunting duties and light line work.

With its 1435 mm gauge and classic 0-4-0 Whyte notation, the Te III represents a compact yet capable design that has earned its place as a beloved icon of the Swiss rail scene. Its robust construction and efficient electric systems ensure continued operational excellence.

SAAS Te III technical specifications

Value
SeriesTe III
Built bySLM, SAAS · 1941–1952
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Power output257 kW345 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'
Whyte notation0-4-0
Length6.6 m21 ft 8 in
Weight29 t63,934 lb

Operators of the SAAS Te III

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

OperatorClassCountry
Emmental Burgdorf Thun BahnEBT TeSwitzerland
Emmental Burgdorf Thun BahnEBT Te IIISwitzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Te IIISwitzerland

SAAS Te III photos

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