SBB-CFF-FFS B 3/4

The Swiss Class B 3/4 locomotives were built between 1905 and 1916 for the Swiss Federal Railways. In total 69 2-6-0 locomotives of this type were built, and numbered 1301–1369.[1]

B 3/4 class locomotive number 1724

SBB-CFF-FFS B 3/4
Builder's photo of B 3/4 class locomotive number 1310 in August 1907
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder SLM Winterthur Build date 1905–1916 Total produced 69
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-6-0  • UIC 1′C Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) Length 16,275 mm (53 ft 5 in) Height 4,265 mm (14 ft 0 in) Loco weight 95 tonnes (93 long tons; 105 short tons)
Performance figures Maximum speed 75 km/h (47 mph) Power output 730 kW (980 hp)
Career Operators SBB-CFF-FFS NS Numbers 1301–1369 SBB-CFF-FFS 3000-3005 NS Preserved No. 1367 Current owner Heritage Foundation SBB

After the Second World War, the NS urgently needed equipment, the series SBB B 3/4 of the SBB was out of service. The NS bought 5 steam locomotives, the 1096, 1172, 1530, 1629 and 1767 at NS they got the numbers 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005.

Preservation

1367, preserved in 2015

One locomotive of this type has been preserved. This is Number 1367, built in 1916.[1]

See also

• List of stock used by Swiss Federal Railways

References

1. "SBB Historic steam locomotives". Railfaneurope.net. Retrieved 26 September 2009.