© trainspo.comBBC BCFeh 4/4
Built by SLM, SIG, BBC
Overview of the BBC BCFeh 4/4
Discover the BCFeh 4/4, an electric multiple unit from Appenzeller Bahnen, a robust locomotive designed for the 1000 mm narrow gauge railway.
This powerful EMU boasts 440 kW of power and a top speed of 40 km/h, making it ideal for its operational environment. It offers comfortable seating for 6 passengers in first class and 39 in second class.
Built by SLM, SIG, and BBC, this 40-tonne B'B' locomotive is a vital part of the Swiss railway network, showcasing impressive engineering and capacity for its gauge.
BBC BCFeh 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SIG, BBC | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Power output | 440 kW590 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 84 kN18,884 lbf | |
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| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 6, 2nd class 39 seats | |
| Car length | 14.95 m49 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 40 t88,185 lb |
Operators of the BBC BCFeh 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BCFeh 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB BCFeh 4/4 | Switzerland |
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