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Swiss Federal Railways Ae 6/6
For the ever heavier passenger and freight trains on the Gotthard after World War II, the SBB needed more powerful electric locomotives. The requirements which resulted in the Ae 6/6 included an hourly output of 6,000...
General
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 6/6Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1952, 1955-1966 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: SLM, electrical part: BBC, Oerlikon |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 6/6Remove |
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| Length | 18.40 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.00 m |
| Service weight | 120 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 6/6Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Continuous power | 4,300 kW (5,846 PS) |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Starting effort | 392.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 6/6Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.00 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 35.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
