BBC NPZ Colibri prototype

Discover the NPZ Colibri prototype, a fascinating piece of Swiss railway engineering. This electric multiple unit, officially known as the RBDe 560, represents an innovative development in the world of trains. The prototype was built in 1984 by BBC and FFA and features a distinctive Bo'Bo' axle arrangement. With a top speed of 140 km/h and a power output of 1714 kW, it is intended for use on the Montafon Railway in Austria, where it is classified as MBS ET 10.122. This single-car train with a 1435 mm gauge and weighing 72 tons is an impressive example of engineering in the field of electric multiple units.