© trainspo.comBBC BDeh 1/2
Built by BBC, FFA, SLM
Overview of the BBC BDeh 1/2
Discover the BDeh 1/2, a charming electric railcar that is a piece of Swiss railway history.
Built between 1958 and 1981 by BBC, FFA, and SLM, this historic vehicle served the Appenzeller Bahnen and the Bergbahn Rheineck–Walzenhausen.
With a top speed of 30 km/h and seating for 28 passengers, the BDeh 1/2 is perfectly suited for mountainous routes, showcasing excellent maneuverability thanks to its 1'A' wheel arrangement.
Weighing only 14 tons and measuring 10.7 meters in length, it operates on a 600 V DC electric system, delivering a robust 212 kW of power. The BDeh 1/2 exemplifies efficiency and adaptability on Swiss rails.
BBC BDeh 1/2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, FFA, SLM · 1958–19811 units | |
| Top speed | 30 km/h19 mph | |
| Power output | 212 kW284 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'A' | |
| Capacity | 28 seats | |
| Length | 10.7 m35 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 14 t30,865 lb |
Operators of the BBC BDeh 1/2
Railway companies that have operated the BDeh 1/2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB BDeh 1/2 | Switzerland |
| Bergbahn Rheineck–Walzenhausen | RhW BDeh 1/2 | Switzerland |
BBC BDeh 1/2 photos
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