ThyssenKrupp SBB Am 6/6

Built by ThyssenKrupp, BBC

Top speed

85 km/h

53 mph

Weight

111 t

244,713 lb

Length

17.4 m

57 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976

6 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the ThyssenKrupp SBB Am 6/6

Explore the SBB Am 6/6, a robust and reliable diesel locomotive built by ThyssenKrupp and BBC in 1976.

This impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 85 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge. Its Co'Co' axle arrangement and a substantial weight of 111 tons highlight its capability for heavy-duty operations with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Measuring 17.4 meters in length and 4.5 meters in height, the SBB Am 6/6 stands as a classic example of Swiss railway engineering excellence.

ThyssenKrupp SBB Am 6/6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ThyssenKrupp, BBC · 19766 units
Top speed	85 km/h53 mph	53 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	17.4 m57 ft 1 in	57 ft 1 in
Height	4.5 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in
Weight	111 t244,713 lb	244,713 lb