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Electric multiple unit

BBC MOB DZe 6/6

Built by BBC, SIG

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

738 kW

990 hp

Weight

63 t

138,891 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1932–1933

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC MOB DZe 6/6

Discover the MOB DZe 6/6, a historic electric multiple unit from the Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB) railway in Switzerland.

Built between 1932 and 1933 by BBC and SIG, this impressive locomotive boasts robust construction and impressive capability on narrow-gauge railways.

With a 1000 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the MOB DZe 6/6 is perfectly suited for the challenging conditions of the Swiss Alps.

It reaches a top speed of 60 km/h and delivers a powerful 738 kW, making it a reliable workhorse for passenger transport along this scenic route.

Each car measures 17 meters and the locomotive weighs 63 tons, representing a significant piece of railway heritage.

BBC MOB DZe 6/6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SIG · 1932–1933
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	738 kW990 hp	990 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Car length	17 m55 ft 9 in	55 ft 9 in
Weight	63 t138,891 lb	138,891 lb

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Operators of the BBC MOB DZe 6/6

Railway companies that have operated the MOB DZe 6/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois	MOB DZe 6/6	Switzerland

BBC MOB DZe 6/6 photos

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