SLM RhB G 3/4

Built by SLM

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Power output

184 kW

247 hp

Weight

30 t

66,139 lb

Length

7.95 m

26 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1889–1908

16 units

Overview of the SLM RhB G 3/4

Explore the RhB G 3/4, a classic steam locomotive from Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway.

Built by SLM between 1889 and 1908, this iconic engine features a 2-6-0 Whyte notation and a 1000 mm gauge, perfectly suited for mountainous terrain.

Weighing around 30 tonnes and measuring 7.95 meters in length, the RhB G 3/4 boasts a power output of 184 kW and a top speed of 45 km/h, showcasing impressive engineering for its era.

Discover this remarkable piece of Swiss railway heritage, a true testament to early 20th-century locomotive design.

SLM RhB G 3/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	G 3/4
Built by	SLM · 1889–190816 units
Top speed	45 km/h28 mph	28 mph
Power output	184 kW247 hp	247 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C' n2
Whyte notation	2-6-0
Length	7.95 m26 ft 1 in	26 ft 1 in
Weight	30 t66,139 lb	66,139 lb