© trainspo.comSLM Re 4/4 IV
Built by SLM, BBC
Overview of the SLM Re 4/4 IV
Explore the powerful Re 4/4 IV electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for heavy hauling.
Built by SLM and BBC in 1982, this robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a impressive power output of 4960 kW.
With its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the Re 4/4 IV is a staple of Swiss railways, serving with distinction for both Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB).
Discover its strong tractive effort of 300 kN and substantial dimensions, making it an ideal choice for various demanding railway operations.
SLM Re 4/4 IV technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC · 19824 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 4,960 kW6,651 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN67,443 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 15.8 m51 ft 10 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 4 m13 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the SLM Re 4/4 IV
Railway companies that have operated the Re 4/4 IV, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schweizerische Südostbahn AG | SOB Re 446 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB Re 4/4 IV | Switzerland |
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