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Electric locomotive

BBC VHB De 4/4

Built by SWS, SIG, BBC

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
17.5 m
57 ft 5 in
Years built
1933
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC VHB De 4/4

Discover the VHB De 4/4, an iconic electric locomotive from Switzerland.

Built in 1933 by SWS, SIG, and BBC, this electric locomotive represents a piece of Swiss railway history.

Perfectly designed for the tracks, it offers an authentic rail transport experience.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a Bo'Bo' UIC classification, the VHB De 4/4 measures 17.5 meters in length.

Its robust construction and design make it a reliable choice for various railway applications.

Belonging to the Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen, this locomotive is a testament to Swiss expertise in rolling stock.

Explore the heritage of the VHB De 4/4 and its role in railway history.

Information source: www.extrazug.ch

BBC VHB De 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, SIG, BBC · 1933
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.5 m57 ft 5 in
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Operators of the BBC VHB De 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Vereinigte Huttwil-BahnenVHB De 4/4Switzerland

BBC VHB De 4/4 photos

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