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Control car

R&J MOB Bt

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
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 Bt

Discover the charming MOB Bt control car, a distinctive addition to the Chemin de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB) railway in Switzerland.

Built by SIG and SAAS between 1976 and 1979, these control cars, part of the MOB Bt-Be-ABt series, were refurbished in 2004 by Raility and R&J.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, they offer efficient operation on scenic routes.

This 16.81-meter long locomotive, featuring a 2'2' UIC axle arrangement, represents a classic piece of Swiss railway engineering.

R&J MOB Bt technical specifications

Value
SeriesMOB Bt-Be-ABt
Built bySIG, SAAS · 1976–19794 units
RefurbishedRaility, R&J 2004
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length16.81 m55 ft 2 in
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Operators of the R&J MOB Bt

Railway companies that have operated the MOB Bt, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland BernoisMOB BtSwitzerland

R&J MOB Bt photos

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