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Electric locomotive

SLM BAM Ge 4/4

Built by ABB, SLM

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Weight
62.5 t
137,789 lb
Length
16.1 m
52 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1994
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SLM BAM Ge 4/4

Discover the powerful BAM Ge 4/4, an impressive electric locomotive built for exceptional performance.

This robust machine boasts a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable choice for various railway operations.

Manufactured by ABB and SLM in 1994, this locomotive is a testament to engineering excellence.

Its 1000 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration ensure stability and efficiency on the tracks.

With a length of 16.1 meters and a weight of 62.5 tons, the BAM Ge 4/4 is designed for durability and power.

Operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, it's a versatile addition to any rail network.

This locomotive's lineage includes the RhB Ge 4/4 III series, showcasing its advanced design and capabilities.

Experience the reliability and strength of the BAM Ge 4/4, a truly remarkable piece of railway engineering.

Originally developed for the Transports de la région Morges-Bière-Cossonay (MBC) as the MBC Ge 4/4, this model represents a significant advancement in electric traction technology.

SLM BAM Ge 4/4 technical specifications

Value
SeriesRhB Ge 4/4 III
Built byABB, SLM · 19942 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.1 m52 ft 10 in
Weight62.5 t137,789 lb

Operators of the SLM BAM Ge 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the BAM Ge 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Transports de la région Morges-Bière-CossonayMBC Ge 4/4Switzerland

SLM BAM Ge 4/4 photos

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