© trainspo.comBBC AB BDeh 4/4
Built by SLM, SWA, BBC
Overview of the BBC AB BDeh 4/4
Discover the AB BDeh 4/4, an electric multiple unit built in 1981 by SLM, SWA, and BBC.
This train, ideal for 1000 mm narrow-gauge railways, offers a power output of 820 kW and reaches a top speed of 65 km/h.
Weighing 44 tonnes with a car length of 17.41 meters, the AB BDeh 4/4 is a dependable choice for rail transport.
Classified as Bo'Bo', this model operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and is part of the Appenzeller Bahnen in Switzerland.
BBC AB BDeh 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SWA, BBC · 1981 | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Power output | 820 kW1,100 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Car length | 17.41 m57 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 44 t97,003 lb |
Operators of the BBC AB BDeh 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the AB BDeh 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB BDeh 4/4 | Switzerland |
BBC AB BDeh 4/4 photos
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