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Electric locomotive

Siemens BBO 1080

Built by Siemens, Krauss

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1924–1929
Axle arrangement
E

Overview of the Siemens BBO 1080

Discover the BBO 1080, a notable electric locomotive from Austria.

This powerful electric locomotive, also known as the ÖBB 1080 and ÖBB 1180 under the Austrian Federal Railways, boasts a rich history.

Built by Siemens and Krauss between 1924 and 1929, the BBO 1080 features a 1435 mm gauge and an impressive "E" classification under the UIC axle system.

It operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and has a top speed of 50 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for its era.

Siemens BBO 1080 technical specifications

Value
Built bySiemens, Krauss · 1924–1929
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementE
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Operators of the Siemens BBO 1080

Railway companies that have operated the BBO 1080, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1080Austria
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1180Austria

Siemens BBO 1080 photos

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