© trainspo.comSBB Tm 232 original
Built by SBB
Overview of the SBB Tm 232 original
Discover the Tm 232 Original, a robust and reliable diesel locomotive built in Switzerland in 1976 by SBB.
This Tm III class locomotive features a 1435 mm gauge and a powerful 260 kW output, reaching a top speed of 80 km/h.
With its 0-4-0 Whyte notation, equivalent to B' UIC axles, the Tm 232 Original showcases classic Swiss engineering.
Currently home to the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO), this locomotive is a captivating piece of railway history, admired for its enduring functionality and historical significance.
SBB Tm 232 original technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tm III | |
| Built by | SBB · 1976 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 260 kW349 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 |
Operators of the SBB Tm 232 original
Railway companies that have operated the Tm 232 original, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland | DVZO Tm III | Switzerland |
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