© trainspo.comMFO ABDe 4/4
Built by SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the MFO ABDe 4/4
Discover the ABDe 4/4, a versatile EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) that has served Switzerland with distinction.
Built by SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this locomotive boasts a robust Bo'Bo' classification, indicative of its powerful traction capabilities.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the ABDe 4/4 is well-suited for efficient railway operations.
It offers comfortable seating arrangements with space for 12 passengers in 1st class and 31 in 2nd class, ensuring a pleasant journey.
The ABDe 4/4 has a significant history, having operated for Chemin de fer Martigny-Orsières (MO) and Transports Vallée de Joux (TRAVYS), where it was known as the TRAVYS ABDe 538.
Powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and weighing 64 tonnes, this locomotive has been a reliable workhorse in the Swiss railway network.
MFO ABDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, SAAS | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 12, 2nd class 31 seats | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb |
Operators of the MFO ABDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the ABDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemin de fer Martigny-Orsières | MO ABDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Transports Vallée de Joux | TRAVYS ABDe 538 | Switzerland |
MFO ABDe 4/4 photos
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