© trainspo.comMFO AB Te 2/2
Built by SWS, MFO
Overview of the MFO AB Te 2/2
Discover the AB Te 2/2, a compact and reliable electric locomotive that served the Appenzeller Bahnen in Switzerland.
Built by SWS and MFO, this unit from 1955 boasts a power output of 96 kW and a top speed of 45 km/h. Its 1000 mm gauge made it perfectly suited for its operational network.
Measuring 7.65 meters in length and 2.4 meters in width, the AB Te 2/2 was designed for efficient operation. It ran on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.
With its UIC classification of Bo', this locomotive represents a robust and adaptable piece of Swiss railway history.
MFO AB Te 2/2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO | |
| Refurbished | 1955 | |
| Top speed | 45 km/h28 mph | |
| Power output | 96 kW129 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo' | |
| Length | 7.65 m25 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.4 m7 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.9 m12 ft 10 in |
Operators of the MFO AB Te 2/2
Railway companies that have operated the AB Te 2/2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB Te 2/2 | Switzerland |
MFO AB Te 2/2 photos
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