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Electric locomotive

SLM Be 4/6

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Length
16.5 m
54 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1920–1923
40 units

Overview of the SLM Be 4/6

Explore the fascinating SBB Be 4/6, a historic electric locomotive that significantly shaped Switzerland's railway history.

This robust machine, built by SLM and BBC between 1920 and 1923, was a vital workhorse for the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

With a top speed of 75 km/h and a 1435 mm gauge, the Be 4/6 demonstrated its capability in daily operations.

Its impressive length of 16.5 meters and height of 4.55 meters underscore its presence on the rails.

Learn more about this technical masterpiece and its importance to Swiss railways.

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SLM Be 4/6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSBB Be 4/6
Built bySLM, BBC · 1920–192340 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length16.5 m54 ft 2 in
Height4.55 m14 ft 11 in
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Operators of the SLM Be 4/6

Railway companies that have operated the Be 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Be 4/6Switzerland

SLM Be 4/6 photos

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