© trainspo.comSchindler Re 4/4 V
Built by SLM, ABB, SIG, Schindler
Overview of the Schindler Re 4/4 V
Discover the powerful Re 4/4 V electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse renowned for its performance and reliability.
This robust Bo'Bo' class locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a substantial power output of 3200 kW, making it ideal for demanding rail operations.
Built between 1989 and 1997 by SLM, ABB, SIG, and Schindler, the Re 4/4 V has served with distinction in Switzerland for both Swiss Federal Railways (SBB Re 450) and regional operators like Sihltalbahn (SiTB Re 450) and Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn (SZU Re 456.55).
With a weight of 74 tonnes and a tractive effort of 240 kN, this locomotive is engineered for efficiency across its 1435 mm gauge track.
Experience the enduring legacy and operational excellence of the Re 4/4 V locomotive, a true testament to Swiss engineering.
Explore its impressive dimensions, including a length of 18.4 meters, width of 2.98 meters, and height of 4.5 meters, all powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system.
The Re 4/4 V continues to be a vital part of the rail network, embodying strength and precision in every journey it undertakes.
Learn more about this iconic electric locomotive and its significant contributions to railway transport in Switzerland.
Its advanced design and construction ensure efficient hauling and reliable service, reflecting decades of railway innovation.
Schindler Re 4/4 V technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Re 4/4 V | |
| Built by | SLM, ABB, SIG, Schindler · 1989–1997115 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 3,200 kW4,291 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 240 kN53,954 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 18.4 m60 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.98 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 4.5 m14 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 74 t163,142 lb |
Operators of the Schindler Re 4/4 V
Railway companies that have operated the Re 4/4 V, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU Re 456.55 | Switzerland |
| Sihltalbahn | SiTB Re 450 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Re 450 | Switzerland |
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