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Electric locomotive

SLM RhB Te 2/2 71-73

Built by SAAS, SLM

Power output
230 kW
308 hp
Weight
13 t
28,660 lb
Length
6.05 m
19 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1945
Axle arrangement
Bo'

Overview of the SLM RhB Te 2/2 71-73

Discover the RhB Te 2/2 71-73, a distinctive electric locomotive from the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland.

Built in 1945 by SAAS and SLM, this charming engine is characterized by its compact dimensions and robust construction.

With a gauge of 1000 mm and a length of just 6.05 meters, it is perfectly suited for the tight conditions of the Swiss mountains.

The RhB Te 2/2 71-73 boasts a power output of 230 kW and a tractive effort of 28 kN, making it a reliable workhorse.

Its UIC axle arrangement "Bo'" underscores its agility and maneuverability on the tracks.

This locomotive embodies the engineering skill and tradition of Swiss narrow-gauge railways.

SLM RhB Te 2/2 71-73 technical specifications

Value
SeriesRhB Te 2/2
Built bySAAS, SLM · 1945
Power output230 kW308 hp
Tractive effort28 kN6,295 lbf
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'
Length6.05 m19 ft 10 in
Width2.7 m8 ft 10 in
Weight13 t28,660 lb

Operators of the SLM RhB Te 2/2 71-73

Railway companies that have operated the RhB Te 2/2 71-73, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB Te 2/2.71Switzerland

SLM RhB Te 2/2 71-73 photos

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