© trainspo.comMFO BLM Be 4/4
Built by BBC, MFO
Overview of the MFO BLM Be 4/4
Discover the charming BLM Be 4/4 electric locomotive, a pillar of the Swiss railway network.
This Bo'Bo' type electric multiple unit (EMU) runs on a 1000 mm gauge track and offers a capacity for 52 passengers.
With a top speed of 30 km/h and a car length of 18.07 meters, the BLM Be 4/4 weighs 32 tons and operates on a 550 V DC electric system.
Built by BBC and MFO, this locomotive is a testament to Swiss railway engineering, perfect for the picturesque mountain lines of the Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen-Mürren.
MFO BLM Be 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, MFO | |
| Top speed | 30 km/h19 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 52 seats | |
| Car length | 18.07 m59 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 32 t70,548 lb |
Operators of the MFO BLM Be 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BLM Be 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen-Mürren | BLM Be 4/4 | Switzerland |
MFO BLM Be 4/4 photos
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