BBC MThB ABDe 4/4

Built by SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, MFO

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,073 kW

1,439 hp

Weight

64 t

141,096 lb

Years built

1965

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC MThB ABDe 4/4

Explore the MThB ABDe 4/4, an electric multiple unit built in 1965 by SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, and MFO.

This Swiss locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h, offering seating for 12 in first class and 39 in second class. Weighing 64 tons, it delivers a powerful 1073 kW and features a Bo'Bo' axle classification.

With a car length of 24.3 meters, a width of 2.9 meters, and a height of 4.5 meters, the MThB ABDe 4/4 is a significant piece of railway history from the Mittelthurgaubahn.

This EMU combines impressive performance with passenger capacity, showcasing Swiss engineering expertise in railway construction.

BBC MThB ABDe 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, MFO · 1965
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,073 kW1,439 hp	1,439 hp
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	1st class 12, 2nd class 39 seats
Car length	24.3 m79 ft 9 in	79 ft 9 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	4.5 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in
Weight	64 t141,096 lb	141,096 lb