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Steam locomotive

SLM G 4/5

Built by SLM

Top speed
45 km/h
28 mph
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1904–1915
29 units
Axle arrangement
1′D' h2

Overview of the SLM G 4/5

Explore the G 4/5 locomotive, a powerful steam engine built by SLM between 1904 and 1915. This iconic locomotive boasts a classic 2-8-0 wheel arrangement, a testament to its robust design.

Engineered for the demanding Swiss railway network, the G 4/5 features a 1000 mm gauge, making it perfectly suited for operations on routes like those of the Rhaetian Railway (RhB). Its impressive dimensions include a width of 2.55 meters and a height of 3.67 meters.

With a top speed of 45 km/h, the G 4/5 provided reliable service for many years. This steam locomotive is a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage, embodying the engineering prowess of its era.

SLM G 4/5 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM · 1904–191529 units
Top speed45 km/h28 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement1′D' h2
Whyte notation2-8-0
Width2.55 m8 ft 4 in
Height3.67 m12 ft 0 in

Operators of the SLM G 4/5

Railway companies that have operated the G 4/5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB G 4/5Switzerland

SLM G 4/5 photos

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