© trainspo.comACMV TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD)
Built by ACMV, BBC
Overview of the ACMV TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD)
Discover the TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD), a charming electric multiple unit (EMU) that served in Switzerland.
Built in 1987 by ACMV and BBC, this locomotive features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and measures 18.8 meters in length, with a modest weight of 32 tons.
Designed for a 1000 mm narrow gauge railway, it operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, reaching a top speed of 65 km/h.
A piece of Swiss railway history, this unit was part of the Transports Publics du Chablais (TPC) fleet and previously operated on the Aigle–Sépey–Diablerets line.
ACMV TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD) technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ACMV, BBC · 19874 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Car length | 18.8 m61 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the ACMV TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD)
Railway companies that have operated the TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD), with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Aigle–Sépey–Diablerets | ASD BDe 4/4 401-404 | Switzerland |
| Transports Publics du Chablais | TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 | Switzerland |
ACMV TPC BDe 4/4 401-404 (ASD) photos
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