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Electric multiple unit

MFO B.V.B Be 2/3

Built by SWS, MFO

Top speed
40 km/h
25 mph
Weight
15 t
33,069 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1948
2 units

Overview of the MFO B.V.B Be 2/3

Discover the charming B.V.B Be 2/3, a historic EMU that has served the Bex–Villars–Bretaye Railway in Switzerland.

This electric multiple unit, built by SWS and MFO in 1948, boasts a unique character, perfect for scenic rail journeys.

With a top speed of 40 km/h and a capacity of 28 seats, it offers a delightful and intimate travel experience.

Its 1000 mm gauge and 10.73 m car length add to its distinctive presence on the tracks.

Weighing in at 15 tonnes, the B.V.B Be 2/3 is a testament to enduring railway engineering, offering a glimpse into the past of Swiss rail transport.

MFO B.V.B Be 2/3 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, MFO · 19482 units
Top speed40 km/h25 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity28 seats
Car length10.73 m35 ft 2 in
Weight15 t33,069 lb

Operators of the MFO B.V.B Be 2/3

Railway companies that have operated the B.V.B Be 2/3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bex–Villars–Bretaye RailwayB.V.B Be 2/3Switzerland

MFO B.V.B Be 2/3 photos

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