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Electric multiple unit

MFO BCe 4/4

Built by MFO, SIG

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
452 kW
606 hp
Weight
34 t
74,957 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1933
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MFO BCe 4/4

Discover the charm of the BCe 4/4 electric multiple unit (EMU) from Appenzeller Bahnen.

Built by MFO and SIG in 1933, this distinctive locomotive boasts a 1000 mm gauge and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a power output of 452 kW, the BCe 4/4 offers a seating capacity of 12 in first class and 40 in second class.

Its Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration and a weight of 34 tonnes highlight its robust design for Swiss railway operations.

Explore the historical significance and operational capabilities of this classic Swiss EMU.

MFO BCe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byMFO, SIG · 1933
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output452 kW606 hp
Tractive effort48 kN10,791 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Capacity1st class 12, 2nd class 40 seats
Car length16.7 m54 ft 9 in
Weight34 t74,957 lb
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Operators of the MFO BCe 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the BCe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Appenzeller BahnenAB BCe 4/4Switzerland

MFO BCe 4/4 photos

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