© trainspo.comMFO BDe 8/8
Built by SWS, MFO
Overview of the MFO BDe 8/8
Discover the BDe 8/8, a robust electric multiple unit built by SWS and MFO in 1969.
This 50-ton locomotive boasts a top speed of 70 km/h and a powerful 588 kW output, making it well-suited for 1000 mm gauge railways.
The BDWM Transport AG successfully deployed this series in Switzerland.
The BDe 8/8 offers seating for 93 second-class passengers and has a total length of 33 meters.
MFO BDe 8/8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO · 19699 units | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 588 kW789 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 93, 2nd class 93 seats | |
| Train length | 33 m108 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 50 t110,231 lb |
Operators of the MFO BDe 8/8
Railway companies that have operated the BDe 8/8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BDWM Transport AG | BDWM BDe 8/8 | Switzerland |
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