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Swiss Locomotive and Machine Factory Re 456
Switzerland | 1987
14 produced
Re 456 143 in service for the BLS in February near Kölliken
Re 456 143 in service for the BLS in February near Kölliken
Kabelleger / David Gubler
General
Built1987, 1993
Manufacturermechanical part: SLM, electrical part: BBC, ABB
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length54 ft 5 9/16 in
Service weight149,914 lbs
Adhesive weight149,914 lbs
Axle load37,479 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Hourly power4,291 hp (3,200 kW)
Top speed81 mph
Starting effort53,954 lbf
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passenger
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three-phase AC
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