© trainspo.comBBC Heidi
Built by BBC, Stadler
Overview of the BBC Heidi
Discover Heidi, a unique hybrid locomotive built by BBC and Stadler in 1946. This charming locomotive, classified with the Whyte notation 0-4-0 and a UIC axle B', operates on a 750 mm gauge and served the Dienstbahn der Internationalen Rheinregulierung in Austria.
Heidi, weighing 13 tons, is equipped with a 750 V DC electric system and boasts a power output of 66 kW. This historical engineering marvel offers a glimpse into the past of railway technology.
BBC Heidi technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, Stadler · 19461 units | |
| Power output | 66 kW89 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B' | |
| Whyte notation | 0-4-0 | |
| Weight | 13 t28,660 lb |
Operators of the BBC Heidi
Railway companies that have operated the Heidi, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dienstbahn der Internationalen Rheinregulierung | IRR Heidi | Austria |
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