© trainspo.comACMV BDe 4/4
Built by ACMV
Overview of the ACMV BDe 4/4
Discover the reliable BDe 4/4 railcar, a workhorse in Swiss railway history.
This versatile locomotive, operating on a 1000 mm gauge, boasts a power output of 704 kW and a top speed of 80 km/h.
It offers comfortable seating for 48 passengers and measures 20.7 meters in length, with a width of 2.65 meters and a weight of 35 tons.
Previously serving with Transports Régionaux Neuchâteloises SA (TRN) in Switzerland, the BDe 4/4 is a testament to robust engineering and efficient rail transport.
Explore its enduring legacy and capabilities.
ACMV BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ACMV | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 704 kW944 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 48 seats | |
| Length | 20.7 m67 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 35 t77,162 lb |
Operators of the ACMV BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports Régionaux Neuchâteloises SA | TRN BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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