© trainspo.comMFO SZU BDe 4/4
Built by SWS, MFO
Overview of the MFO SZU BDe 4/4
Discover the charming SZU BDe 4/4, an electric multiple unit from 1960.
This historic locomotive was manufactured by SWS and MFO and impresses with its reliability in Swiss railway operations of the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn.
With a track gauge of 1435 mm and a top speed of 50 km/h, it is perfectly designed for local use.
The SZU BDe 4/4 stands out with a car length of 15.9 meters and a weight of 28 tons.
Experience the history and heritage of this special Swiss railway.
MFO SZU BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO · 1960 | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 15.9 m52 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 28 t61,729 lb |
Operators of the MFO SZU BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the SZU BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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