MFO AB BDe 4/4.46-47

Built by FFA, SIG, MFO

Top speed

65 km/h

40 mph

Power output

565 kW

758 hp

Weight

37 t

81,571 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1968

Overview of the MFO AB BDe 4/4.46-47

Discover the AB BDe 4/4.46-47 electric locomotive, an iconic EMU from Switzerland's Appenzeller Bahnen. Built in 1968 by FFA, SIG, and MFO, this unit underwent a significant refurbishment in 1998, ensuring its continued service.

This metre-gauge train, operating on 1000 mm tracks, boasts a top speed of 65 km/h and can accommodate 32 passengers. Its 18.9-meter length and 37-tonne weight are powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, providing a robust 565 kW of power output.

The AB BDe 4/4.46-47 represents a piece of Swiss railway heritage, offering reliable and efficient transportation for its passengers across the scenic Appenzellerland region.

MFO 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	40 mph
Power output	565 kW758 hp	758 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity	32 seats
Car length	18.9 m62 ft 0 in	62 ft 0 in
Weight	37 t81,571 lb	81,571 lb