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Electric locomotive

SLM BLS Ae 6/8

Built by Breda, SAAS, SLM

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
4,280 kW
5,740 hp
Weight
140 t
308,647 lb
Length
20.26 m
66 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1926–1943

Overview of the SLM BLS Ae 6/8

Discover the powerful BLS Ae 6/8 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of Swiss railways.

Built between 1926 and 1943 by Breda, SAAS, and SLM, this iconic machine boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

With its impressive 4280 kW power output and 245 kN tractive effort, the Ae 6/8 is designed for demanding tasks.

Measuring 20.26 meters in length and weighing 140 tons, its robust construction is evident.

This classic electric locomotive was a vital part of the BLS AG fleet in Switzerland, contributing to efficient rail operations.

Experience the engineering marvel that is the BLS Ae 6/8, a testament to early 20th-century locomotive design.

SLM BLS Ae 6/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byBreda, SAAS, SLM · 1926–1943
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output4,280 kW5,740 hp
Tractive effort245 kN55,078 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(1'Co)(Co'1)
Length20.26 m66 ft 6 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height3.78 m12 ft 5 in
Weight140 t308,647 lb
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Operators of the SLM BLS Ae 6/8

Railway companies that have operated the BLS Ae 6/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BLS AGBLS Ae 6/8Switzerland

SLM BLS Ae 6/8 photos

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