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Electric multiple unit

BBC BAM BDe 4/4

Built by ACMV, BBC

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
36 t
79,366 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1943–1948
5 units

Overview of the BBC BAM BDe 4/4

Discover the BAM BDe 4/4, an electric multiple unit (EMU) renowned for its reliability and performance.

Built by ACMV and BBC between 1943 and 1948, this locomotive served the Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-Morges in Switzerland.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a gauge of 1000 mm, the BDe 4/4 was a workhorse on Swiss railway lines.

It offered seating for 40 passengers and was characterized by its robust construction, weighing 36 tons and measuring 16.54 meters in car length.

Its 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems ensured efficient operation.

Explore the history and engineering of this remarkable locomotive.

BBC BAM BDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byACMV, BBC · 1943–19485 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity40 seats
Car length16.54 m54 ft 3 in
Weight36 t79,366 lb
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Operators of the BBC BAM BDe 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-MorgesBAM BDe 4/4Switzerland

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