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Electric multiple unit

BBC ABeh 4/4 I

Built by BBC, SIG, SLM

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1965
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC ABeh 4/4 I

Explore the ABeh 4/4 I, a classic electric multiple unit that operated on the Berner Oberland-Bahnen (BOB) in Switzerland.

Built in 1965 by BBC, SIG, and SLM, this locomotive is a testament to engineering excellence and a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, the ABeh 4/4 I provided dependable service on challenging alpine routes.

Its robust Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a weight of 44 tonnes highlight its durable construction.

The unit was powered by 1.5 kV DC, a crucial aspect of regional railway electrification.

Measuring 17.2 meters in car length, this workhorse reliably served the picturesque landscapes of the Bernese Oberland, ensuring safe passenger transport.

A true gem for railway enthusiasts and fans of vintage rolling stock.

BBC ABeh 4/4 I technical specifications

Value
SeriesBOB ABeh 4/4
Built byBBC, SIG, SLM · 1965
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Car length17.2 m56 ft 5 in
Weight44 t97,003 lb

Operators of the BBC ABeh 4/4 I

Railway companies that have operated the ABeh 4/4 I, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Berner Oberland-BahnenBOB ABeh 4/4 ISwitzerland

BBC ABeh 4/4 I photos

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