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Electric multiple unit

BBC MOB BDe 4/4

Built by BBC, SIG

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Weight
36 t
79,366 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1944
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC MOB BDe 4/4

Discover the MOB BDe 4/4, an iconic electric locomotive from the Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois.

Built by BBC and SIG in 1944, this electric multiple unit (EMU) features a Bo'Bo' classification and operates on a 1000 mm gauge track.

With a car length of 16.62 meters and a weight of 36 tons, it achieves a top speed of 75 km/h.

The MOB BDe 4/4 is part of a series, numbered 3001-3006, showcasing Swiss railway engineering.

Explore the history and characteristics of this remarkable machine for train enthusiasts and rail professionals.

BBC MOB BDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SIG · 1944
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Car length16.62 m54 ft 6 in
Weight36 t79,366 lb
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Operators of the BBC MOB BDe 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the MOB BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland BernoisMOB BDe 4/4 3001-3006Switzerland

BBC MOB BDe 4/4 photos

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