BBC GGB Bhe 2/4

Built by BBC, SLM

Top speed

15 km/h

9 mph

Power output

190 kW

255 hp

Weight

18 t

39,683 lb

Length

15.1 m

49 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1947–1961

Overview of the BBC GGB Bhe 2/4

Discover the GGB Bhe 2/4 railcar, a charming piece of Swiss railway history.

Built between 1947 and 1961 by BBC and SLM, this iconic locomotive served the Gornergratbahn, contributing to its scenic journeys.

With a 1000 mm gauge and a modest top speed of 15 km/h, it was perfectly suited for its operational environment.

This railcar offered comfortable seating for 56 passengers and had a power output of 190 kW, weighing in at 18 tons and measuring 15.1 meters in length.

The GGB Bhe 2/4 is a testament to reliable and enduring railway engineering.

BBC GGB Bhe 2/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SLM · 1947–1961
Top speed	15 km/h9 mph	9 mph
Power output	190 kW255 hp	255 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity	56 seats
Length	15.1 m49 ft 6 in	49 ft 6 in
Weight	18 t39,683 lb	39,683 lb