SLM ZB HGe 4/4 I

Built by SLM

Weight

54 t

119,049 lb

Length

13.2 m

43 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1954

Overview of the SLM ZB HGe 4/4 I

Explore the ZB HGe 4/4 I, an iconic electric locomotive.

Built by SLM in 1954, this robust machine operates on a 1000 mm gauge, demonstrating its ability to navigate narrow and winding tracks.

Measuring 13.2 meters long and weighing 54 tons, it is perfectly suited for Swiss railway networks, serving both the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and later Die Zentralbahn.

Powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, the ZB HGe 4/4 I exemplifies reliable and high-performing railway engineering, ideal for mountainous landscapes.

Its design and capabilities make it a fascinating subject for enthusiasts of Swiss locomotives and historic railway equipment.

Discover more about the ZB HGe 4/4 I and its role in Swiss rail transport.

SLM ZB HGe 4/4 I technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM · 1954
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Length	13.2 m43 ft 4 in	43 ft 4 in
Weight	54 t119,049 lb	119,049 lb