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Swiss Federal Railways Ae 4/8
To test the single-axle drive, SBB ordered a locomotive with four traction motors for different train types. What was special about the Ae 4/8 was that two traction motors were designed with Tschanz and Buchli drives ...
General
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 4/8Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1922 |
| Manufacturers | SLM, BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | 1-B-1+1-B-1 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 4/8Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.00 m |
| Service weight | 127 t |
| Adhesive weight | 73 t |
| Axle load | 18.6 t |
Power
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 4/8Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 1,885 kW (2,563 PS) |
| Continuous power | 1,620 kW (2,203 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Ae 4/8Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.74 |
