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BBC SZB De 4/4

Built by SZB, BBC, AEG

Top speed
40 km/h
25 mph
Weight
40 t
88,185 lb
Length
13.26 m
43 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1973

Overview of the BBC SZB De 4/4

Discover the SZB De 4/4, a distinctive railcar from the Solothurn Zollikofen Bern Bahn.

Built in 1973 by SZB, BBC, and AEG, this railcar features a narrow gauge of 1000 mm, making it well-suited for its operational environment.

With a length of 13.26 meters and weighing in at 40 tons, the SZB De 4/4 is a sturdy and dependable workhorse on the railway.

While its top speed is 40 km/h, it plays a crucial role in Swiss rail transport, particularly on the SZB network.

The SZB De 4/4 embodies Swiss engineering prowess and the reliable technology of its era.

BBC SZB De 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySZB, BBC, AEG · 1973
Top speed40 km/h25 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Length13.26 m43 ft 6 in
Weight40 t88,185 lb
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Operators of the BBC SZB De 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the SZB De 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Solothurn Zollikofen Bern BahnSZB De 4/4Switzerland

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