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Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Re 4/4 and originally Ae 4/4[h]II[/h]
To accelerate traffic on the mountain line, the BLS ordered a development of their Ae 4/4 in the early sixties. It was developed by SLM and BBC and with an output of nearly 5,000 kW, it was one of the world's most pow...
| Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Re 4/4 and originally Ae 4/4[h]II[/h]Remove | |
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| Variant | |
| Built | 1964-1983 |
| Manufacturers | m:SLM;e:BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 15100 mm |
| Service mass | 80000 kg |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Re 4/4 and originally Ae 4/4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Built | 1964-1983 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: SLM, electrical part: BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Re 4/4 and originally Ae 4/4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Length | 15.10 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.70 m |
| Service mass | 80 t |
| Adhesion mass | 80 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.80 m |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Re 4/4 and originally Ae 4/4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Power source | electric - AC |
| Continuous power | 4,980 kW (6,771 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Starting effort | 314.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway Re 4/4 and originally Ae 4/4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.50 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 62.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
