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Electric locomotive

SLM Ce 6/8 II

Built by SLM, MFO

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
1,000 kW
1,341 hp
Weight
128 t
282,191 lb
Length
19.46 m
63 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1919–1922
33 units

Overview of the SLM Ce 6/8 II

Discover the iconic SBB Ce 6/8 II locomotive, a true masterpiece of Swiss engineering.

Built by SLM and MFO between 1919 and 1922, this powerful electric locomotive has a rich history with the Swiss Federal Railways.

With a robust construction weighing 128 tons and a top speed of 65 km/h, it was designed for demanding railway operations.

Its impressive length of 19.46 meters and power output of 1000 kW showcase its capabilities on the 1435 mm standard gauge tracks.

The Ce 6/8 II, often referred to as the "Crocodile," remains a symbol of durability and performance in railway heritage.

SLM Ce 6/8 II technical specifications

Value
SeriesSBB Ce 6/8 II
Built bySLM, MFO · 1919–192233 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output1,000 kW1,341 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length19.46 m63 ft 10 in
Weight128 t282,191 lb
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Operators of the SLM Ce 6/8 II

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

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Ce 6/8 IISwitzerland

SLM Ce 6/8 II photos

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