SLM BLS Te 2/3

Built by SLM, MFO, BLS

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Weight

36 t

79,366 lb

Length

8.13 m

26 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the SLM BLS Te 2/3

Discover the BLS Te 2/3, a distinctive electric locomotive from Switzerland.

Built by SLM, MFO, and BLS, this robust machine features a top speed of 45 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm.

Measuring 8.13 meters in length and weighing 36 tons, it represents a solid piece of Swiss railway engineering.

Originally operated by BLS AG, the BLS Te 2/3 is now preserved and cherished by the Verein Historische Eisenbahn Emmental (VHE), continuing its historical legacy.

This electric locomotive is a must-see for railway enthusiasts and admirers of historical rolling stock.

SLM BLS Te 2/3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, MFO, BLS
Top speed	45 km/h28 mph	28 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	8.13 m26 ft 8 in	26 ft 8 in
Weight	36 t79,366 lb	79,366 lb