© trainspo.comMFO FB BDe 4/4
Built by SWS, MFO
Overview of the MFO FB BDe 4/4
Discover the FB BDe 4/4, a versatile electric locomotive from Forchbahn in Switzerland.
Designed and built between 1959 and 1966, this electric multiple unit (EMU) features a 1000 mm gauge and is classified as Bo'Bo'.
With a power output of 296 kW, the FB BDe 4/4 reaches a top speed of 65 km/h, making it ideal for regional operations.
Its robust 26-tonne design accommodates 40 passengers in second class, proving to be a reliable choice for passenger transport.
Explore the history and specifications of this remarkable Swiss locomotive.
MFO FB BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO · 1959–19668 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Power output | 296 kW397 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 40, 2nd class 40 seats | |
| Weight | 26 t57,320 lb |
Operators of the MFO FB BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the FB BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Forchbahn | FB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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