© trainspo.comMFO VBZ Be 4/4
Built by SWS, MFO, SIG
Overview of the MFO VBZ Be 4/4
Explore the VBZ Be 4/4, an iconic tram built between 1959 and 1960 by SWS, MFO, and SIG.
This tram, also known as VT Be 4/4 in Ukraine, operates on a 1000 mm gauge with a Bo'Bo' axle configuration. It measures 13.95 meters in length, 2.2 meters in width, and 3.54 meters in height, running on 600 V DC electric systems.
The VBZ Be 4/4 has been a staple of public transport in Zurich, Switzerland (VBZ) and Vinnytsia Tramway, Ukraine, providing efficient and reliable transportation services throughout its operational history.
MFO VBZ Be 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO, SIG · 1959–1960 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 13.95 m45 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.2 m7 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.54 m11 ft 7 in |
Operators of the MFO VBZ Be 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the VBZ Be 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich Public Transport | VBZ Be 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Vinnytsia Tramway | VT Be 4/4 | Ukraine |
MFO VBZ Be 4/4 photos
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