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Electric locomotive

SLM MOB Ge 4/4

Built by SLM, ABB

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
2,000 kW
2,682 hp
Weight
64 t
141,096 lb
Length
16 m
52 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

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
SeriesRhB Ge 4/4 III
Built bySLM, ABB
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output2,000 kW2,682 hp
Tractive effort150 kN33,721 lbf
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16 m52 ft 6 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Weight64 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland BernoisMOB Ge 4/4Switzerland

SLM MOB Ge 4/4 photos

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