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MFO FW Be 4/4 (204-206) – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

MFO FW Be 4/4 (204-206)

Built by SWS, MFO

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
465 kW
624 hp
Weight
29 t
63,934 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1946

Overview of the MFO FW Be 4/4 (204-206)

Explore the historic FW Be 4/4 (204-206) Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), a significant part of Swiss railway heritage, especially known for its service with the Frauenfeld-Wil-Bahn.

Built by SWS and MFO in 1946 and later refurbished in 1969, this classic EMU measures 18.3 meters in length and weighs 29 tons, boasting a power output of 465 kW. Its design adheres to a 1000 mm gauge, a testament to specialized railway engineering.

With a seating capacity of 54 passengers and a top speed of 65 km/h, the FW Be 4/4.204 was an efficient passenger transport solution during its operational years.

This locomotive represents a fascinating piece of early to mid-20th-century railway technology, showcasing the reliability and development within the sector. Discover the technical specifications of this iconic model that served Switzerland dependably.

MFO FW Be 4/4 (204-206) technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, MFO · 1946
RefurbishedFW, MFO 1969
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output465 kW624 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity54 seats
Car length18.3 m60 ft 0 in
Weight29 t63,934 lb

Operators of the MFO FW Be 4/4 (204-206)

Railway companies that have operated the FW Be 4/4 (204-206), with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Frauenfeld-Wil-BahnFW Be 4/4.204Switzerland

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