© trainspo.comSLM Bm 4/4
Built by SLM, SAAS
Overview of the SLM Bm 4/4
Discover the Bm 4/4, a versatile diesel locomotive built by SLM and SAAS between 1960 and 1970.
With a top speed of 75 km/h and a 1435 mm gauge, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive is perfectly suited for shunting and branch line service.
Weighing 72 tons and boasting a power output of 620 kW, the Bm 4/4 is a robust and reliable machine.
Its service history with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and Marti AG highlights its significance in Swiss railway operations.
A classic Swiss locomotive, it combines performance with dependability.
SLM Bm 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SAAS · 1960–197046 units | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 620 kW831 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 72 t158,733 lb |
Operators of the SLM Bm 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the Bm 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Marti AG | Marti Bm 840 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Bm 4/4 | Switzerland |
SLM Bm 4/4 photos
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