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SBB-CFF-FFS B 3/4

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SBB-CFF-FFS B 3/4
Builder's photo of B 3/4 class locomotive number 1310 in August 1907
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderSLM Winterthur
Build date1905–1916
Total produced69
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte2-6-0
 • UIC1′C
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length16,275 mm (53 ft 5 in)
Height4,265 mm (14 ft 0 in)
Loco weight95 tonnes (93 long tons; 105 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed75 km/h (47 mph)
Power output730 kW (980 hp)
Career
OperatorsSBB-CFF-FFS NS
Numbers1301–1369 SBB-CFF-FFS 3000-3005 NS
PreservedNo. 1367
Current ownerHeritage Foundation SBB

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

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

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1367, preserved in 2015

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

See also

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References

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