© trainspo.comBBC SOB ABe 4/4
Built by SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the BBC SOB ABe 4/4
Discover the SOB ABe 4/4, a historic Swiss railcar
Built between 1939 and 1940 by SLM, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this Bo'Bo' classified railcar boasts a rich history in Swiss regional transport.
Operating primarily in Switzerland for services like Regionalverkehr Mittelland (RM ABe 526) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB ABe 4/4), it's a testament to enduring railway engineering.
With a top speed of 80 km/h, a length of 19.6 meters, and a weight of 47 tons, this 1435 mm gauge electric railcar runs on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz power, delivering a respectable 735 kW output.
Explore the legacy of the SOB ABe 4/4, a significant piece of Swiss rail heritage.
BBC SOB ABe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1939–19408 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 735 kW986 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 19.6 m64 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 47 t103,617 lb |
Operators of the BBC SOB ABe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the SOB ABe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Mittelland | RM ABe 526 | Switzerland |
| Schweizerische Südostbahn AG | SOB ABe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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