SLM Ae 3/5

Built by SAAS, SLM

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

972 kW

1,303 hp

Weight

81 t

178,574 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1922–1925

26 units

Axle arrangement

1'Co1'

Overview of the SLM Ae 3/5

Discover the iconic Ae 3/5 electric locomotive, a true piece of Swiss railway heritage with SBB Historic.

Built between 1922 and 1925 by SAAS and SLM, this classic 1'Co1' machine boasts a powerful 972 kW output and reaches a top speed of 90 km/h.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and weighing 81 tons, the Ae 3/5 exemplifies early 20th-century railway engineering, operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.

Its robust construction and timeless design make the Ae 3/5 a sought-after collector's item and a living testament to the evolution of rail transport in Switzerland.

SLM Ae 3/5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SAAS, SLM · 1922–192526 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	972 kW1,303 hp	1,303 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'Co1'
Weight	81 t178,574 lb	178,574 lb