SLM Be 4/7

Built by SAAS, SLM

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Length

16.24 m

53 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1921

6 units

Overview of the SLM Be 4/7

Discover the SBB Be 4/7, a classic electric locomotive built by SAAS and SLM in 1921.

This powerful machine, part of the Swiss Federal Railways fleet, boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and operates on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks.

With a length of 16.24 meters and a height of 4.54 meters, the Be 4/7 is a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering. Its robust design and reliable performance made it a valuable asset for freight and passenger services.

Explore the history and capabilities of this iconic Swiss locomotive, a true piece of railway heritage.

SLM Be 4/7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SAAS, SLM · 19216 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	16.24 m53 ft 3 in	53 ft 3 in
Height	4.54 m14 ft 11 in	14 ft 11 in