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Hybrid locomotive

SWS RhB Gem 4/4

Built by SLM, SWS, BBC, MFO

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
780 kW
1,046 hp
Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Length
13.89 m
45 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1968
2 units

Overview of the SWS RhB Gem 4/4

Discover the RhB Gem 4/4, a versatile hybrid locomotive operated by the Rhaetian Railway.

Built in 1968 by SLM, SWS, BBC, and MFO, this powerful machine was engineered for the challenging routes of Switzerland.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and an impressive power output of 780 kW, the RhB Gem 4/4 is perfectly suited for 1000 mm gauge railways.

Its robust construction and reliable electric traction make it an indispensable workhorse for railway operations.

Explore the detailed specifications of this iconic locomotive that continues to serve on the scenic Swiss lines.

SWS RhB Gem 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, SWS, BBC, MFO · 19682 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output780 kW1,046 hp
Tractive effort80 kN17,985 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length13.89 m45 ft 7 in
Width2.7 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.82 m12 ft 6 in
Weight50 t110,231 lb
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Operators of the SWS RhB Gem 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB Gem 4/4Switzerland

SWS RhB Gem 4/4 photos

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