FW Be 4/4 (204-206)

Built by SWS, MFO

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Power output

465 kW

624 hp

Weight

29 t

63,934 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1946

Overview of the FW Be 4/4 (204-206)

Discover the FW Be 4/4 (204-206), an electric multiple unit designed for the historic Frauenfeld-Wil-Bahn in Switzerland.

Built by SWS and MFO in 1946 and refurbished by FW and MFO in 1969, this 1000 mm gauge electric locomotive boasts a power output of 465 kW and a top speed of 65 km/h, making it perfect for its operational needs.

With a car length of 18.3 meters and a weight of 29 tonnes, the FW Be 4/4 offers a seating capacity of 54 passengers, blending practicality with Switzerland's rich railway heritage.

FW Be 4/4 (204-206) technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SWS, MFO · 1946
Refurbished	FW, MFO 1969
Top speed	65 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Power output	465 kW624 hp	624 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity	54 seats
Car length	18.3 m60 ft 0 in	60 ft 0 in
Weight	29 t63,934 lb	63,934 lb