© trainspo.comSLM FO HGm 4/4
Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, Raco
Overview of the SLM FO HGm 4/4
Discover the FO HGm 4/4, a robust diesel locomotive designed for challenging mountain routes.
This versatile locomotive, with a 1000 mm gauge, has served with distinction on the Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke (DFB) and the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn (MGB) in Switzerland.
Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, and Raco, the FO HGm 4/4 boasts a powerful 770 kW output, a length of 12.28 meters, and a weight of 54 tons, making it ideal for demanding railway operations.
Explore the impressive engineering and operational history of this Swiss mountain locomotive.
SLM FO HGm 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC, MFO, Raco | |
| Power output | 770 kW1,033 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Length | 12.28 m40 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 54 t119,049 lb |
Operators of the SLM FO HGm 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the FO HGm 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke | DFB HGm 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn | MGB HGm 4/4 | Switzerland |
SLM FO HGm 4/4 photos
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