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Electric multiple unit

BBC BLM Be 4/4

Built by BBC, MFO

Top speed
30 km/h
19 mph
Weight
32 t
70,548 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC BLM Be 4/4

Discover the charming Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen-Mürren with the BLM Be 4/4, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for narrow-gauge railways.

Built by BBC and MFO, this robust locomotive features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operates on a 1000 mm gauge. With a top speed of 30 km/h and a capacity for 52 passengers, it's perfectly suited for the Swiss Alpine landscape.

The BLM Be 4/4 is characterized by its 550 V DC electric system, a car length of 18.07 meters, and a weight of 32 tons. It represents a piece of Swiss railway history, serving as a reliable partner for passenger transport on this picturesque route.

BBC BLM Be 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, MFO
Top speed30 km/h19 mph
Electric systems
  • 550 V DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Capacity52 seats
Car length18.07 m59 ft 3 in
Weight32 t70,548 lb
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Operators of the BBC BLM Be 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen-MürrenBLM Be 4/4Switzerland

BBC BLM Be 4/4 photos

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