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SBB-CFF-FFS Bm 4/4 Type and origin Power type Diesel Builder SLM, SAAS Build date 1960–1970 Total produced 46
Specifications Configuration: • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+ 1 ⁄2 in )Length 12,650–13,710 mm (41 ft 6 in – 45 ft 0 in) Loco weight 72 tonnes (70.9 long tons; 79.4 short tons) Traction motors Four Transmission Diesel electric
Performance figures Maximum speed 75 km/h (47 mph) Power output 620 kW (831 hp)
Career Operators SBB-CFF-FFS Numbers 18401–18446 Withdrawn From 2006
The Bm 4/4 is a heavy diesel shunter built for Swiss Federal Railways . 46 examples were built between 1960 and 1970, and a number remain in service. The class is currently being replaced by new Vossloh locomotives.
See also
Standard gauge locomotives of Switzerland
SBB-CFF-FFS
Steam Electric
Experimental and prototypes
Diesel
Experimental and prototypes
Electro-diesel