© trainspo.comMFO SBB BDe 4/4
Built by SLM, SWP, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the MFO SBB BDe 4/4
Discover the SBB BDe 4/4, a versatile electric railcar that served with distinction across Switzerland.
Built between 1952 and 1955 by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including SLM, SWP, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this locomotive boasts a powerful 1176 kW output and a top speed of 110 km/h, making it an efficient workhorse for passenger services.
With a length of 22.7 meters and a weight of 57 tonnes, the SBB BDe 4/4 features a Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement, ensuring excellent traction and stability on its standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.
This railcar operated under various operators, including the Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), and is now preserved by SBB Historic, allowing enthusiasts to appreciate its legacy.
Experience the history of Swiss rail travel with the SBB BDe 4/4, a testament to robust engineering and enduring design.
MFO SBB BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SWP, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1952–195531 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 1,176 kW1,577 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 40 seats | |
| Length | 22.7 m74 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 57 t125,663 lb |
Operators of the MFO SBB BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the SBB BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn | OeBB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| SBB Historic | SBB Historic BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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