© trainspo.comSLM GDe 4/4
Built by BBC, SLM
Overview of the SLM GDe 4/4
Explore the GDe 4/4, a versatile electric locomotive built for Swiss railways.
This "Bo'Bo'" type locomotive boasts a powerful 1016 kW output and a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse.
Originally constructed by BBC and SLM, the GDe 4/4 has a proud history of service with the Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat (GFM) and the Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB) railway companies.
Measuring 16 meters in length and weighing 50 tons, its compact design ensures suitability for a variety of operational environments.
Experience the capability and efficiency of this iconic Swiss locomotive.
SLM GDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SLM | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 1,016 kW1,362 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 172 kN38,667 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16 m52 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.68 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.86 m12 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 50 t110,231 lb | |
| Axle load | 12.5 t27,558 lb |
Operators of the SLM GDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the GDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois | MOB GDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat | GFM GDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
SLM GDe 4/4 photos
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