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Electric multiple unit

BBC JB BDhe 2/4

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
25 km/h
16 mph
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1955–1966
10 units

Overview of the BBC JB BDhe 2/4

Explore the JB BDhe 2/4, a distinguished electric train from the Swiss Jungfraubahn. Built by SLM and BBC between 1955 and 1966, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) showcases exceptional Swiss engineering.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, it provides seating for 41 passengers, making it ideal for scenic alpine routes.

With a top speed of 25 km/h and a car length of 14.8 meters, this locomotive is perfectly designed for navigating demanding mountain terrain. Its construction ensures reliability and efficiency, a testament to its heritage.

The JB BDhe 2/4 is an iconic piece of railway history, contributing to the breathtaking journeys experienced in the Swiss Alps.

BBC JB BDhe 2/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC · 1955–196610 units
Top speed25 km/h16 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity41 seats
Car length14.8 m48 ft 7 in
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Operators of the BBC JB BDhe 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the JB BDhe 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Jungfraubahn HoldingJB BDhe 2/4Switzerland

BBC JB BDhe 2/4 photos

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