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Swiss Federal Railways Ae 4/8
Switzerland | 1922 | only one produced
The different drives are clearly visible
The different drives are clearly visible
SBB Historic
General
Built1922
ManufacturerSLM, BBC
Axle config1-B-1+1-B-1 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 10 3/4 in
Service weight279,987 lbs
Adhesive weight160,937 lbs
Axle load41,006 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Hourly power2,528 hp (1,885 kW)
Continuous power2,172 hp (1,620 kW)
Top speed56 mph
Calculated Values
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last changed: 08/2023
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