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Electric multiple unit

SLM BLS De 4/5

Built by SLM, SAAS, SIG

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
70 t
154,323 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1929

Overview of the SLM BLS De 4/5

The BLS De 4/5, a versatile and reliable electric locomotive, stands as a true landmark in Swiss railway history.

Built in 1929 by the renowned companies SLM, SAAS, and SIG, this electric multiple unit (EMU) boasts robust construction and a timeless design.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the BLS De 4/5 was engineered to operate efficiently on challenging Swiss routes.

Measuring 20.9 meters long and weighing 70 tons, this locomotive showcases an impressive balance of power and agility, making it an essential asset for BLS AG.

Its legacy endures as a testament to Swiss engineering and its contribution to modern rail transport.

SLM BLS De 4/5 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, SAAS, SIG · 1929
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length20.9 m68 ft 7 in
Weight70 t154,323 lb

Operators of the SLM BLS De 4/5

Railway companies that have operated the BLS De 4/5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BLS AGBLS De 4/5Switzerland

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