SLM Bernina Railway Ge 4/4

Built by BBC, SLM

Weight

46.6 t

102,735 lb

Length

13.9 m

45 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1916

1 units

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the SLM Bernina Railway Ge 4/4

Explore the iconic Bernina Railway Ge 4/4 electric locomotive, a testament to Swiss engineering.

Built by BBC and SLM in 1916, this robust machine measures 13.9 meters in length and 2.5 meters in width, weighing in at 46.6 tons.

With a 1 kV DC electric system and a 1000 mm gauge, the Ge 4/4 has played a significant role in the history of the Bernina Railway and has also been utilized by the Blonay-Chamby Railway.

Admire its distinctive design and powerful performance, a true symbol of innovation on the rails.

SLM Bernina Railway Ge 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SLM · 19161 units
Electric systems	1 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	13.9 m45 ft 7 in	45 ft 7 in
Width	2.5 m8 ft 2 in	8 ft 2 in
Weight	46.6 t102,735 lb	102,735 lb