loco-info.com - Swiss Federal Railways Be 4/6 No. 12303 to 12342

Dimensions and Weights
Length	54 ft 1 5/8 in
Wheelbase	44 ft 3 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase	10 ft 9 15/16 in
Service weight	234,792 lbs	242,508 lbs
Adhesive weight	169,756 lbs	176,370 lbs
Axle load	42,549 lbs	44,092 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	12303-12312	12313-12342

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	electric - AC
Electric system	15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Hourly power	1,649 hp (1,230 kW)	2,012 hp (1,500 kW)
Continuous power	1,582 hp (1,180 kW)	1,757 hp (1,310 kW)
Top speed	47 mph

Calculated Values
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0070 hp/lb	0.0083 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.38

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last changed: 09 2023

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