BBC GFM ABDe 4/4

Built by SIG, BBC

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Weight

56 t

123,459 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1946–1947

Overview of the BBC GFM ABDe 4/4

Explore the GFM ABDe 4/4, a historic Swiss electric multiple unit from the Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat railway.

Built by SIG and BBC between 1946 and 1947, this robust EMU operated on 1000 mm gauge tracks, weighing 56 tonnes and measuring 22.7 meters in length.

Refurbished in the mid-1960s, the GFM ABDe 4/4 achieved a top speed of 100 km/h, showcasing its enduring performance and reliability for regional Swiss rail operations.

Discover this classic locomotive, a testament to functional design and enduring railway engineering.

BBC GFM ABDe 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SIG, BBC · 1946–1947
Refurbished	1965 - 1966
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Car length	22.7 m74 ft 6 in	74 ft 6 in
Weight	56 t123,459 lb	123,459 lb