R&J MOB ABt

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Weight

17 t

37,479 lb

Length

16.81 m

55 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1976–1979

4 units

Axle arrangement

2'2'

Overview of the R&J MOB ABt

Discover the MOB ABt control car, a unique piece of Swiss railway history.

This versatile unit, part of the Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB) network, offers comfortable travel with a capacity of 16 seats in first class and 32 in second class.

Built by SIG and SAAS between 1976 and 1979, and refurbished in 2004 by Raility and R&J, the MOB ABt boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and operates on a 1000 mm gauge track.

With a length of 16.81 meters and a weight of 17 tons, it's an iconic sight on the scenic Montreux-Oberland Bernois lines, known for its 2'2' UIC axle configuration.

R&J MOB ABt technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	MOB Bt-Be-ABt
Built by	SIG, SAAS · 1976–19794 units
Refurbished	Raility, R&J 2004
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'2'
Capacity	1st class 16, 2nd class 32 seats
Length	16.81 m55 ft 2 in	55 ft 2 in
Weight	17 t37,479 lb	37,479 lb