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Steam locomotive

SLM SBB A 3/5

Built by SLM

Length
18.6 m
61 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1902–1922
111 units
Axle arrangement
2′C' h4

Overview of the SLM SBB A 3/5

Discover the majestic SBB A 3/5 steam locomotive, a true testament to Swiss railway history.

Built by SLM between 1902 and 1922, this impressive machine features the classic 4-6-0 Whyte notation and a 2′C′ h4 UIC axle arrangement.

With a length of 18.6 meters and a height of 4.4 meters, it is perfectly suited for the standard 1435 mm gauge.

Preserved today by SBB Historic, the SBB A 3/5 embodies the elegance and power of locomotives from yesteryear, a must-see for any train enthusiast.

Explore its rich past of journeys and services on Swiss lines.

SLM SBB A 3/5 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM · 1902–1922111 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2′C' h4
Whyte notation4-6-0
Length18.6 m61 ft 0 in
Height4.4 m14 ft 5 in
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Operators of the SLM SBB A 3/5

Railway companies that have operated the SBB A 3/5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SBB HistoricSBB Historic A 3/5Switzerland

SLM SBB A 3/5 photos

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