SBB-CFF-FFS Em 3/3[lower-alpha 1]
Em 3/3 18816
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderSLM, BBC/SAAS
Build date1959–1963
Total produced41
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0DE
 • UICC
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Length10,020 mm (32 ft 10 in)
Loco weight48 tonnes (47.2 long tons; 52.9 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed65 km/h (40 mph)
Power output440 kW (590 hp)
Career
OperatorsSwiss Federal Railways
Numbers18801–18841

The SBB Em 3/3 is a diesel shunting locomotive of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). They were built between 1959 and 1963, with a total of 41 units being manufactured by the Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works. They were designed to perform shunting duties for the SBB and were assigned running numbers 18801 to 18841.

Under the SBB they are classified as heavy shunters. Under SBBs later UIC classification system they were designated as being Em 830 class locomotives while being numbered 000 to 040.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ SBB-CFF-FFS are the initials of the Swiss Federal Railways expressed in German, French and Italian respectively
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