© trainspo.comBBC FO BDeh 2/4 41-45
Built by SLM, BBC
Overview of the BBC FO BDeh 2/4 41-45
Discover the FO BDeh 2/4 41-45, a historic electric multiple unit from the Swiss Furka Oberalp Bahn (FO).
This EMU, built by SLM and BBC between 1941 and 1942, showcases a powerful 430 kW output and a top speed of 55 km/h.
Featuring a 1000 mm gauge and a car length of 16.7 meters, it weighs 37 tons, a testament to the engineering of its era.
Explore the robustness and legacy of this iconic Swiss railway machine.
BBC FO BDeh 2/4 41-45 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC · 1941–19425 units | |
| Top speed | 55 km/h34 mph | |
| Power output | 430 kW577 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Car length | 16.7 m54 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 37 t81,571 lb |
Operators of the BBC FO BDeh 2/4 41-45
Railway companies that have operated the FO BDeh 2/4 41-45, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Furka Oberalp Bahn | FO BDeh 2/4 | Switzerland |
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