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Electric multiple unit

ACMV LEB Be 4/8

Built by ABB, ACMV

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
704 kW
944 hp
Weight
55 t
121,254 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1985–1991
6 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the ACMV LEB Be 4/8

Discover the LEB Be 4/8, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been a workhorse for the Chemin de fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) in Switzerland.

Built by ABB and ACMV between 1985 and 1991, this notable locomotive operates on a 1000 mm gauge and features a distinctive Bo'Bo'+2'2' classification.

With a power output of 704 kW and a top speed of 80 km/h, the Be 4/8 is designed for efficient operation on its network.

The formation of this unit comprises two cars, configured as 1M1T, and it weighs approximately 55 tonnes.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the LEB Be 4/8 is a reliable and significant part of Switzerland's railway heritage.

ACMV LEB Be 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byABB, ACMV · 1985–19916 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output704 kW944 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars (1M1T)
Weight55 t121,254 lb
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Operators of the ACMV LEB Be 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the LEB Be 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de fer Lausanne-Echallens-BercherLEB Be 4/8Switzerland

ACMV LEB Be 4/8 photos

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