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BVZ BDt 2240
Built by FFA, SIG, BVZ
Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
14 t
30,865 lb
Length
17.9 m
58 ft 9 in
Years built
1980
2 units
Overview of the BVZ BDt 2240
Discover the BDt 2240, a versatile control car designed for scenic railway operations.
This MGB BDt 2240, built in 1980 by FFA, SIG, and BVZ, offers a comfortable journey for 56 passengers.
With a top speed of 90 km/h and a length of 17.9 meters, it's an integral part of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn fleet in Switzerland.
Weighing 14 tons, the BDt 2240 combines efficiency with passenger comfort, making it ideal for mountain routes.
Experience the beauty of Switzerland with this reliable and classic locomotive.
BVZ BDt 2240 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | FFA, SIG, BVZ · 19802 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Capacity | 56 seats | |
| Length | 17.9 m58 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 14 t30,865 lb |
Operators of the BVZ BDt 2240
Railway companies that have operated the BDt 2240, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn | MGB BDt 2240 | Switzerland |
