© trainspo.comMTM FGC Beh 4/8
Built by BBC, MTM, SLM
Overview of the MTM FGC Beh 4/8
Discover the FGC Beh 4/8, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for the 1000 mm gauge network.
This robust locomotive, built by BBC, MTM, and SLM between 1986 and 1995, boasts a 724 kW power output and a top speed of 37 km/h.
Operated by the Catalonian Government Railways (FGC) as part of their A5-A8 class, the FGC Beh 4/8 features a 2-car formation, measuring 28.08 meters in length and 2.53 meters in width.
Its electric systems operate on 1.5 kV DC, making it an integral part of Spain's railway infrastructure.
MTM FGC Beh 4/8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, MTM, SLM · 1986–19954 units | |
| Top speed | 37 km/h23 mph | |
| Power output | 724 kW971 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars (2M) | |
| Train length | 28.08 m92 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.53 m8 ft 4 in |
Operators of the MTM FGC Beh 4/8
Railway companies that have operated the FGC Beh 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC A5-A8 | Spain |
MTM FGC Beh 4/8 photos
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