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Electric multiple unit

BBC VRB BDhe 4/4

Built by BBC, SIG, SLM

Top speed
25 km/h
16 mph
Power output
752 kW
1,008 hp
Weight
35.3 t
77,823 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the BBC VRB BDhe 4/4

Discover the VRB BDhe 4/4, a remarkable electric multiple unit (EMU) from Switzerland's Vitznau-Rigi Bahn (VRB).

Built by BBC, SIG, and SLM, this locomotive is a testament to engineering excellence. It boasts a top speed of 25 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge track, making it ideally suited for the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn's network.

With a powerful output of 752 kW and a car length of 16.4 meters, the VRB BDhe 4/4 weighs in at 35.3 tonnes. Its robust design is powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Experience the VRB BDhe 4/4 and its technical prowess as it navigates the scenic routes of the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn.

BBC VRB BDhe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SIG, SLM
Top speed25 km/h16 mph
Power output752 kW1,008 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length16.4 m53 ft 10 in
Weight35.3 t77,823 lb

Operators of the BBC VRB BDhe 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Vitznau-Rigi BahnVRB BDhe 4/4Switzerland

BBC VRB BDhe 4/4 photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

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