© trainspo.comSLM De 4/4
Built by SLM, MFO
Overview of the SLM De 4/4
Discover the De 4/4, a robust and reliable electric locomotive. Built by SLM and MFO between 1941 and 1942, this machine underwent significant modernization between 1992 and 1994, ensuring its longevity and performance.
Operating in Switzerland, notably for the Zentralbahn under the designation ZB De 4/4, the De 4/4 is ideally suited for 1000 mm gauge networks. Its 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system is perfectly adapted to the demands of Swiss railways.
With a length of 14.6 meters and a weight of 41 tons, the De 4/4 reaches a top speed of 75 km/h. Its UIC Bo'Bo' classification indicates a configuration with two powered bogies, providing excellent traction and maneuverability on challenging routes.
SLM De 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | De 4/6 | |
| Built by | SLM, MFO · 1941–1942 | |
| Refurbished | 1992 - 1994 | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 14.6 m47 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 41 t90,389 lb |
Operators of the SLM De 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the De 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Die Zentralbahn | ZB De 4/4 | Switzerland |
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