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Electric locomotive

SLM SOB Be 4/4

Built by SLM, BBC, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
1,180 kW
1,582 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SLM SOB Be 4/4

Discover the historic SOB Be 4/4, an iconic electric locomotive with a rich operational history in Switzerland.

This robust locomotive, built by SLM, BBC, and SAAS, boasts a powerful 1180 kW output and a top speed of 80 km/h, making it a versatile workhorse on the 1000 mm gauge lines.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement ensures excellent traction and maneuverability, a testament to its enduring design.

The SOB Be 4/4 has served with distinction for both the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB), contributing significantly to Swiss railway heritage.

Experience the legacy of this classic electric locomotive, a symbol of engineering excellence and operational reliability.

SLM SOB Be 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC, SAAS
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output1,180 kW1,582 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the SLM SOB Be 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the SOB Be 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher OberlandDVZO Be 4/4Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSOB Be 4/4Switzerland

SLM SOB Be 4/4 photos

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