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Electric locomotive

SZB SNB De 4/4

Built by MFO

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Weight
30 t
66,139 lb
Length
15.66 m
51 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1957

Overview of the SZB SNB De 4/4

Discover the SNB De 4/4, an electric locomotive with a rich history in Switzerland.

Built by MFO in 1957, this locomotive served the Solothurn-Niederbipp-Bahn.

It underwent refurbishment by SZB in 1969, adapting to the demands of its era.

This electric locomotive is a testament to Swiss engineering, operating on a 1000 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 50 km/h, a length of 15.66 meters, and a weight of 30 tons, the SNB De 4/4 was a vital part of regional transport, marking its place in railway history.

SZB SNB De 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byMFO · 1957
RefurbishedSZB 1969
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Length15.66 m51 ft 5 in
Weight30 t66,139 lb

Operators of the SZB SNB De 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Solothurn-Niederbipp-BahnSNB De 4/4Switzerland

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