© trainspo.comSLM BAM Ge 4/4
Built by ABB, SLM
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RhB Ge 4/4 III | |
| Built by | ABB, SLM · 19942 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.1 m52 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 62.5 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports de la région Morges-Bière-Cossonay | MBC Ge 4/4 | Switzerland |
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