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FFA BDeh 1/2

Built by BBC, FFA, SLM

Top speed
30 km/h
19 mph
Power output
212 kW
284 hp
Weight
14 t
30,865 lb
Length
10.7 m
35 ft 1 in
Years built
1958–1981
1 units
Axle arrangement
1'A'

Overview of the FFA BDeh 1/2

Discover the BDeh 1/2, a charming locomotive that stands as a symbol of Swiss railway history.

Built between 1958 and 1981 by BBC, FFA, and SLM, this railcar is perfectly suited for challenging routes.

With a top speed of 30 km/h and a seating capacity for 28 passengers, it offers an authentic travel experience.

The BDeh 1/2 is characterized by its light weight of 14 tons and a length of 10.7 meters.

It operates on 600 V DC electric systems and boasts a power output of 212 kW.

This distinctive locomotive served with both the Appenzeller Bahnen and the Bergbahn Rheineck–Walzenhausen.

Experience the allure of the BDeh 1/2, an icon of Swiss narrow-gauge railways.

FFA BDeh 1/2 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, FFA, SLM · 1958–19811 units
Top speed30 km/h19 mph
Power output212 kW284 hp
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC
UIC axle arrangement1'A'
Capacity28 seats
Length10.7 m35 ft 1 in
Weight14 t30,865 lb
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Operators of the FFA BDeh 1/2

Railway companies that have operated the BDeh 1/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Appenzeller BahnenAB BDeh 1/2Switzerland
Bergbahn Rheineck–WalzenhausenRhW BDeh 1/2Switzerland

FFA BDeh 1/2 photos

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