SLM SBB Ae 4/6

Built by BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM

Power output

4,080 kW

5,471 hp

Length

17 m

55 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1941–1944

12 units

Overview of the SLM SBB Ae 4/6

Explore the SBB Ae 4/6, a legendary electric locomotive from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Designed and built between 1941 and 1944 by renowned manufacturers like BBC, MFO, SAAS, and SLM, this locomotive is a piece of Swiss railway history.

With a power output of 4080 kW and a length of 17 meters, the SBB Ae 4/6 was a cornerstone for freight and passenger transport. Its 1435 mm standard gauge allowed it to operate on an extensive network.

Characterized by imposing dimensions, measuring 3 meters wide and 4.07 meters high, this locomotive is an example of robust and efficient engineering.

Discover the images and technical details of this iconic machine, a true symbol of Swiss railways.

SLM SBB Ae 4/6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM · 1941–194412 units
Power output	4,080 kW5,471 hp	5,471 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	17 m55 ft 9 in	55 ft 9 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.07 m13 ft 4 in	13 ft 4 in