© trainspo.comSLM STB Be 4/4
Built by SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, SAAS
Overview of the SLM STB Be 4/4
Explore the STB Be 4/4, an electric multiple unit (EMU) showcasing classic Swiss railway engineering.
Built in 1939 by SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, and SAAS, this robust locomotive weighs 44 tonnes and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
With a top speed of 80 km/h and a car length of 19.6 meters, the STB Be 4/4 served with Sensetalbahn AG in Switzerland.
Its electrical systems run on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, ensuring dependable performance.
SLM STB Be 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, SAAS · 1939 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 19.6 m64 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 44 t97,003 lb |
Operators of the SLM STB Be 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the STB Be 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sensetalbahn AG | STB Be 4/4 | Switzerland |
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