© trainspo.comSLM De 110
Built by SLM, MFO
Overview of the SLM De 110
Explore the De 110 electric locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse of the rails.
Built by SLM and MFO between 1941 and 1942, this locomotive has undergone several modernizations, most recently between 1986 and 1993. With a top speed of 75 km/h and a power output of 894 kW, it's designed for operation on 1000 mm gauge narrow-gauge railways.
Classified as Bo'Bo', the De 110 boasts an impressive tractive effort of 102 kN. It is part of the ZB De 110 series operated by Zentralbahn in Switzerland, showcasing enduring engineering in railway transport.
Measuring 14.6 meters in length and weighing 40 tons, this electric locomotive is perfectly suited for a variety of operational roles.
SLM De 110 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | De 4/6 | |
| Built by | SLM, MFO · 1941–1942 | |
| Refurbished | 1986 - 1993 (5) | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 894 kW1,199 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 102 kN22,931 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.6 m47 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 40 t88,185 lb |
Operators of the SLM De 110
Railway companies that have operated the De 110, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Die Zentralbahn | ZB De 110 | Switzerland |
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