BBC FW Be 4/4

Built by BBC, FFA

Top speed

75 km/h

47 mph

Power output

620 kW

831 hp

Weight

35 t

77,162 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1984–1985

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC FW Be 4/4

Discover the FW Be 4/4, a notable electric multiple unit (EMU) built by BBC and FFA between 1984 and 1985.

This robust locomotive operates on a 1000 mm gauge track, reaching a top speed of 75 km/h. It offers a capacity of 40 seats in second class, making it a practical choice for regional services.

Powered by a 1.2 kV DC electric system, the FW Be 4/4 boasts a power output of 620 kW. Weighing 35 tonnes, its car length measures 18.4 meters, and its Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration signifies its stable and reliable design.

This Swiss-built locomotive has served on lines such as the Frauenfeld-Wil-Bahn (FW Be 4/4) and the Chemins de fer du Jura (CJ Be 4/4 615-617), contributing to efficient rail transport in Switzerland.

BBC FW Be 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, FFA · 1984–1985
Top speed	75 km/h47 mph	47 mph
Power output	620 kW831 hp	831 hp
Electric systems	1.2 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	2nd class 40 seats
Car length	18.4 m60 ft 4 in	60 ft 4 in
Weight	35 t77,162 lb	77,162 lb