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Control car

SWS RhB Xa 998

Built by SIG, SWS

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
18 t
39,683 lb
Length
17.7 m
58 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1940

Overview of the SWS RhB Xa 998

Discover the RhB Xa 998, a classic control car from the Rhaetian Railway.

This well-maintained locomotive, originally built by SIG and SWS in 1940, underwent a significant refurbishment by RhB in 2015, ensuring its continued service.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, the RhB Xa 998 is perfectly suited for the scenic and challenging routes of Switzerland.

Measuring 17.7 meters in length and weighing 18 tons, this control car offers a reliable and comfortable experience for passengers traveling through the stunning Swiss Alps.

SWS RhB Xa 998 technical specifications

Value
Built bySIG, SWS · 1940
RefurbishedRhB 2015
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Length17.7 m58 ft 1 in
Weight18 t39,683 lb

Operators of the SWS RhB Xa 998

Railway companies that have operated the RhB Xa 998, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB Xa 998Switzerland

SWS RhB Xa 998 photos

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