SLM Ee 6/6 II

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed

85 km/h

53 mph

Power output

730 kW

979 hp

Weight

107 t

235,894 lb

Length

17.4 m

57 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1980

Overview of the SLM Ee 6/6 II

Discover the SBB Ee 6/6 II, a powerful electric locomotive built by SLM and BBC in 1980 for the Swiss Federal Railways.

This standard gauge (1435 mm) locomotive boasts a top speed of 85 km/h and an impressive power output of 730 kW. Its Co'Co' axle configuration ensures excellent traction, making it a reliable performer on the tracks.

Measuring 17.4 meters in length and weighing 107 tons, the Ee 6/6 II operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems. It stands as a significant piece of Swiss railway history, embodying strength and efficiency.

SLM Ee 6/6 II technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, BBC · 1980
Top speed	85 km/h53 mph	53 mph
Power output	730 kW979 hp	979 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	17.4 m57 ft 1 in	57 ft 1 in
Weight	107 t235,894 lb	235,894 lb