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Swiss Federal Railways Re 4/4[h]I[/h]
In order to be able to haul express trains also in curves at the same speed as railcars, the SBB ordered an electric locomotive with an axle load of only 14 tonnes. With the light steel wagons it was possible to reach...
General
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Re 4/4[h]I[/h] first batch |
|---|---|
| Built | 1946-1948 |
| Manufacturers | mechanical part: SLM, electrical part: BBC, Oerlikon, SAAS |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Re 4/4[h]I[/h] first batch |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.70 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.80 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.00 m |
| Service weight | 57 t |
| Adhesive weight | 57 t |
| Axle load | 14.3 t |
Power
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Re 4/4[h]I[/h] first batch |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 1,850 kW (2,515 PS) |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Starting effort | 135.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways Re 4/4[h]I[/h] first batch |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.14 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 32.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
