SLM RhB Ge 2/4

Built by BBC, SLM

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Length

8.7 m

28 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1912–1913

7 units

Axle arrangement

1'B1'

Overview of the SLM RhB Ge 2/4

Discover the RhB Ge 2/4, a classic electric locomotive with a rich history serving the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland.

Built between 1912 and 1913 by BBC and SLM, these iconic locos have undergone refurbishments in the mid-1940s, ensuring their continued operation.

With a top speed of 45 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, the RhB Ge 2/4 is perfectly suited for the challenging Swiss railway network.

This 1'B1' classification locomotive boasts impressive dimensions, measuring 8.7 meters in length, 2.65 meters in width, and 4.05 meters in height.

Powered by an 11 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system, the RhB Ge 2/4 is a testament to enduring railway engineering and a vital part of Switzerland's scenic transport heritage.

Explore the beauty and functionality of the RhB Ge 2/4, a true gem of electric traction.

SLM RhB Ge 2/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SLM · 1912–19137 units
Refurbished	1943 - 1946
Top speed	45 km/h28 mph	28 mph
Electric systems	11 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'B1'
Length	8.7 m28 ft 7 in	28 ft 7 in
Width	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	4.05 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in