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Electric multiple unit

BBC BDeh 4/4

Built by SLM, SWP, BBC

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
736 kW
987 hp
Weight
48 t
105,822 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1964–1980
8 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC BDeh 4/4

Explore the BDeh 4/4, a remarkable electric multiple unit (EMU) from Switzerland.

Built by SLM, SWP, and BBC between 1964 and 1980, this ZB BDeh 4/4 boasts 736 kW of power and a top speed of 75 km/h. Its 1000 mm gauge and 17.84-meter length make it well-suited for scenic routes.

With seating for 40 passengers, the BDeh 4/4 operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems. Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration highlights its sturdy design.

Weighing 48 tons, this locomotive is a cherished asset of the Zentralbahn and a delight for railway enthusiasts.

BBC BDeh 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, SWP, BBC · 1964–19808 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output736 kW987 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Capacity40 seats
Car length17.84 m58 ft 6 in
Weight48 t105,822 lb
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Operators of the BBC BDeh 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Die ZentralbahnZB BDeh 4/4Switzerland

BBC BDeh 4/4 photos

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