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Electric multiple unit

BBC SAD BDe 4/8

Built by FFA, SWP, BBC

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
400 kW
536 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the BBC SAD BDe 4/8

Discover the SAD BDe 4/8 electric locomotive, a unique piece of railway history originally built for the Swiss Appenzeller Bahnen.

This Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) features a two-car formation and operates on a 1000 mm gauge, making it suitable for scenic and challenging routes.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a power output of 400 kW, the SAD BDe 4/8 offers an efficient and enjoyable travel experience. Its Bo'Bo'+2'2' UIC axle classification highlights its adaptability.

This locomotive later found a new operational life in Italy with the Società Automobilistica Dolomiti (SAD), continuing its journey as a reliable rail vehicle.

BBC SAD BDe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byFFA, SWP, BBC
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output400 kW536 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars
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Operators of the BBC SAD BDe 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the SAD BDe 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Società Automobilistica Dolomiti / Südtiroler Autobus DienstSAD BDe 4/8Italy
Appenzeller BahnenAB BDe 4/8Switzerland

BBC SAD BDe 4/8 photos

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