SLM Ae 8/14 11801

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

5,147 kW

6,902 hp

Weight

240 t

529,109 lb

Length

34 m

111 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1931

Overview of the SLM Ae 8/14 11801

Explore the powerful Ae 8/14 11801, a remarkable electric locomotive that played a vital role in Swiss railway history. This impressive machine, built by SLM and BBC in 1931, boasts a robust design and significant operational capabilities.

Designed for the demanding Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the Ae 8/14 11801 features a substantial weight of 240 tons and a considerable length of 34 meters. Its imposing stature is matched by its performance, with a top speed of 100 km/h and a powerful electric system of 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz.

This iconic locomotive, operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, offered a significant power output of 5147 kW and an impressive tractive effort of 490 kN, making it suitable for heavy hauling and challenging gradients.

The Ae 8/14 11801 stands as a testament to early 20th-century locomotive engineering, embodying strength and reliability. Its dimensions, including a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 4.5 meters, reflect its powerful construction.

SLM Ae 8/14 11801 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Ae 8/14
Built by	SLM, BBC · 1931
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	5,147 kW6,902 hp	6,902 hp
Tractive effort	490 kN110,156 lbf	110,156 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	34 m111 ft 7 in	111 ft 7 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	4.5 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in
Weight	240 t529,109 lb	529,109 lb