© trainspo.comSLM MOB Ge 4/4
Built by SLM, ABB
Overview of the SLM MOB Ge 4/4
Discover the MOB Ge 4/4 electric locomotive, a robust Swiss workhorse designed for demanding routes.
This 1000 mm gauge locomotive boasts an impressive 2000 kW power output and a tractive effort of 150 kN, making it perfectly suited for the challenging Swiss alpine terrain.
Built by SLM and ABB, the MOB Ge 4/4 was a vital part of the Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB) fleet, contributing significantly to passenger and freight transportation.
With a top speed of 120 km/h and a length of 16 meters, this locomotive efficiently combines speed and capacity.
Explore the engineering marvel that is the MOB Ge 4/4, part of the RhB Ge 4/4 III series, representing Swiss railway reliability and heritage.
Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensures superior traction and agility on the tracks.
SLM MOB Ge 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RhB Ge 4/4 III | |
| Built by | SLM, ABB | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 2,000 kW2,682 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 150 kN33,721 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16 m52 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb |
Operators of the SLM MOB Ge 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the MOB Ge 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois | MOB Ge 4/4 | Switzerland |
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