SAAS ABDe 8/8

Built by BBC, SAAS, SIG

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Power output

880 kW

1,180 hp

Weight

60 t

132,277 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1968

4 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SAAS ABDe 8/8

Discover the ABDe 8/8, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) renowned for its service in Switzerland.

Built in 1968 by BBC, SAAS, and SIG, this robust locomotive boasts a unique Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration and operates on a 1000 mm gauge, making it ideal for scenic routes.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a power output of 880 kW, the ABDe 8/8 efficiently transports passengers, offering a capacity of 18 seats in first class and 68 in second class.

This reliable unit has been a staple for the Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB) and Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn (OeBB), contributing significantly to Swiss railway operations.

Explore the impressive specifications, including its 33.5 m car length, 60 t weight, and 185 kN tractive effort, details that underscore its enduring performance.

SAAS ABDe 8/8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ABDe 8/8
Built by	BBC, SAAS, SIG · 19684 units
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Power output	880 kW1,180 hp	1,180 hp
Tractive effort	185 kN41,590 lbf	41,590 lbf
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Capacity	1st class 18, 2nd class 68 seats
Car length	33.5 m109 ft 11 in	109 ft 11 in
Weight	60 t132,277 lb	132,277 lb