SLM Ae 6/6

Built by SLM, BBC, MFO

Top speed

125 km/h

78 mph

Power output

4,300 kW

5,766 hp

Weight

120 t

264,554 lb

Length

18.4 m

60 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1955–1966

120 units

Overview of the SLM Ae 6/6

Discover the Ae 6/6 electric locomotive, an icon of Swiss railway engineering.

Produced between 1955 and 1966, this powerful machine served the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and SBB Cargo.

With 4300 kW of power and a top speed of 125 km/h, the Ae 6/6 was built to conquer the steepest gradients. Its distinctive design and robustness made it a legendary figure on the rail network.

Classified as Co'Co' by UIC and weighing around 120 tons, it operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, perfectly adapted to Swiss networks.

Whether in freight service with SBB Cargo or historical operations with SBB Historic, the Ae 6/6 continues to inspire train enthusiasts.

SLM Ae 6/6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Ae 6/6
Built by	SLM, BBC, MFO · 1955–1966120 units
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Power output	4,300 kW5,766 hp	5,766 hp
Tractive effort	221 kN49,683 lbf	49,683 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	18.4 m60 ft 4 in	60 ft 4 in
Width	2.97 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.5 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in
Weight	120 t264,554 lb	264,554 lb

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Operators of the SLM Ae 6/6

Railway companies that have operated the Ae 6/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
SBB Cargo	SBB Cargo Ae 6/6	Switzerland
SBB Cargo	SBB Cargo Ae 610	Switzerland
SBB Historic	SBB Historic Ae 6/6	Switzerland
Swiss Federal Railways	SBB Ae 6/6	Switzerland