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Electric multiple unit

BBC WB BDe 4/4

Built by BBC, Schindler, SIG, SWP

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Weight
28 t
61,729 lb
Track gauge
750 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1986–1993
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the BBC WB BDe 4/4

Discover the WB BDe 4/4, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) built for the Waldenburgerbahn in Switzerland.

This impressive locomotive, constructed between 1986 and 1993 by leading manufacturers BBC, Schindler, SIG, and SWP, operates on a narrow 750 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 75 km/h, a car length of 18.2 meters, and weighing 28 tons, it's a robust and reliable performer on its network.

The WB BDe 4/4 features a 1.5 kV DC electric system and is characterized by its B'B' axle arrangement, showcasing its specialized design for Swiss railway operations.

Explore the capabilities of this classic EMU, a testament to Swiss engineering and railway heritage.

BBC WB BDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, Schindler, SIG, SWP · 1986–1993
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Car length18.2 m59 ft 9 in
Weight28 t61,729 lb
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Operators of the BBC WB BDe 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
WaldenburgerbahnWB BDe 4/4Switzerland

BBC WB BDe 4/4 photos

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