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Electric multiple unit

MFO STB Be 4/4

Built by SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1939

Overview of the MFO STB Be 4/4

Discover the STB Be 4/4, a remarkable electric multiple unit originally designed for the Sensetalbahn AG in Switzerland.

Constructed in 1939 by a collaboration of SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, and SAAS, this locomotive embodies robust engineering and enduring reliability.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the STB Be 4/4 is perfectly suited for the operational demands of the Sensetalbahn routes.

Its efficient design is further highlighted by a car length of 19.6 meters and a weight of 44 tons.

Operating on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, the STB Be 4/4 stands as a testament to Swiss railway heritage, offering a dependable and historic transportation solution.

MFO STB Be 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, SAAS · 1939
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length19.6 m64 ft 4 in
Weight44 t97,003 lb

Operators of the MFO STB Be 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the STB Be 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sensetalbahn AGSTB Be 4/4Switzerland

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