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SLM GGB Bhe 2/4

Built by BBC, SLM

Top speed
15 km/h
9 mph
Power output
190 kW
255 hp
Weight
18 t
39,683 lb
Length
15.1 m
49 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1947–1961

Overview of the SLM GGB Bhe 2/4

Discover the GGB Bhe 2/4, a distinctive railcar operating on the Gornergratbahn in Switzerland.

Built between 1947 and 1961 by BBC and SLM, this charming locomotive boasts a heritage of reliability.

With a 1000 mm gauge and a compact 15.1 m length, it navigates its scenic route with ease.

Capable of carrying 56 seated passengers and powered by a 190 kW output, it offers a comfortable journey.

Its modest top speed of 15 km/h allows passengers to fully appreciate the breathtaking mountain vistas.

Weighing 18 tonnes, the GGB Bhe 2/4 is a sturdy and enduring piece of railway history, perfect for exploring the Swiss Alps.

SLM GGB Bhe 2/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SLM · 1947–1961
Top speed15 km/h9 mph
Power output190 kW255 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity56 seats
Length15.1 m49 ft 6 in
Weight18 t39,683 lb
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Operators of the SLM GGB Bhe 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the GGB Bhe 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
GornergratbahnGGB Bhe 2/4Switzerland

SLM GGB Bhe 2/4 photos

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