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Electric locomotive

SWS AB Te 2/2

Built by SWS, MFO

Top speed
45 km/h
28 mph
Power output
96 kW
129 hp
Length
7.65 m
25 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'

Overview of the SWS AB Te 2/2

Discover the charming AB Te 2/2 electric locomotive, a true gem of the Appenzeller Bahnen in Switzerland.

Built by SWS and MFO, this locomotive underwent significant refurbishment in 1955, preserving its historical appeal.

Measuring 2.4 meters wide and 3.9 meters high, this 96 kW powerhouse boasts a top speed of 45 km/h and an exceptional 1000 mm gauge, perfect for winding alpine routes.

Its Bo' axle configuration makes it agile and ideal for both passenger and freight services on routes with considerable gradients.

The AB Te 2/2 stands as an excellent example of Swiss railway engineering, ready to continue its service on the renowned Appenzeller Bahnen.

SWS AB Te 2/2 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, MFO
Refurbished1955
Top speed45 km/h28 mph
Power output96 kW129 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'
Length7.65 m25 ft 1 in
Width2.4 m7 ft 10 in
Height3.9 m12 ft 10 in

Operators of the SWS AB Te 2/2

Railway companies that have operated the AB Te 2/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Appenzeller BahnenAB Te 2/2Switzerland

SWS AB Te 2/2 photos

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