SLM Re 456

Built by ABB, BBC, SLM

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

3,200 kW

4,291 hp

Weight

69 t

152,119 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1987–1993

14 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SLM Re 456

Discover the Re 456, a versatile and powerful electric locomotive designed for the Swiss rail network.

Built between 1987 and 1993, this Bo'Bo' type locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and an impressive power output of 3200 kW.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a substantial weight of 69 tons, the Re 456 is a reliable workhorse for both freight and passenger services.

Its strong tractive effort of 240 kN ensures efficient operation on demanding routes.

The Re 456 has been operated by several prominent Swiss railway companies, including BLS AG, SOB, and SZU, highlighting its widespread adoption and enduring performance.

SLM Re 456 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ABB, BBC, SLM · 1987–199314 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	3,200 kW4,291 hp	4,291 hp
Tractive effort	240 kN53,954 lbf	53,954 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Weight	69 t152,119 lb	152,119 lb

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Operators of the SLM Re 456

Railway companies that have operated the Re 456, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
BLS AG	BLS Re 456	Switzerland
Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn	BT Re 4/4	Switzerland
Müller Gleisbau AG	M-Rail Re 456	Switzerland
Regionalverkehr Mittelland	RM Re 456	Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG	SOB Re 456	Switzerland
Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn	SZU Re 456	Switzerland
Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen	VHB Re 456	Switzerland