© trainspo.comBBC SZU BDe 576
Built by BBC, SWS
Overview of the BBC SZU BDe 576
Discover the SZU BDe 576, an elegant railcar designed for passenger transport with a capacity of 48 seats. This model, built in 1968 by BBC and SWS, represents a piece of railway history.
Its top speed reaches 70 km/h, offering reliable mobility on 1435 mm gauge tracks. With a length of 22.35 meters and weighing 53 tons, its UIC classification is Bo'Bo', testifying to its robust design.
The SZU BDe 576 served various Swiss railway companies, including the Sihltalbahn and the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn. Its presence with the Chemins de fer du Jura and even in Austria with the Styrian Provincial Railways (as StLB ET15) highlights its versatility.
This railcar, with a standard 1435 mm gauge, is a classic example of the railway engineering of its time. Explore this fascinating vehicle, a source of information available at www.museumsbahn.ch.
BBC SZU BDe 576 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SWS · 1968 | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 48 seats | |
| Length | 22.35 m73 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 53 t116,845 lb |
Operators of the BBC SZU BDe 576
Railway companies that have operated the SZU BDe 576, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Styrian Provincial Railways | StLB ET15 | Austria |
| Chemins de fer du Jura | CJ BDe 577 | Switzerland |
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU BDe 576 | Switzerland |
| Sihltalbahn | SiTB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
BBC SZU BDe 576 photos
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