© trainspo.comFFA AB BDe 4/4.46-47
Built by FFA, SIG, MFO
Overview of the FFA AB BDe 4/4.46-47
Discover the AB BDe 4/4.46-47 electric multiple unit, a versatile passenger train that served the Appenzeller Bahnen in Switzerland.
Built in 1968 by FFA, SIG, and MFO, this locomotive underwent refurbishment in 1998, ensuring continued reliable service.
With a top speed of 65 km/h and a capacity of 32 seats, it was designed for efficient regional transport on its 1000 mm gauge network.
This EMU boasts a car length of 18.9 meters and a weight of 37 tons, powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems delivering a robust 565 kW of power output.
FFA AB BDe 4/4.46-47 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | FFA, SIG, MFO · 1968 | |
| Refurbished | 1998 | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Power output | 565 kW758 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 32 seats | |
| Car length | 18.9 m62 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 37 t81,571 lb |
Operators of the FFA AB BDe 4/4.46-47
Railway companies that have operated the AB BDe 4/4.46-47, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB BDe 4/4.46-47 | Switzerland |
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