SAAS BAM Be 4/4

Built by ACMV, SIG, SAAS

Top speed

75 km/h

47 mph

Power output

780 kW

1,046 hp

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Overview of the SAAS BAM Be 4/4

Discover the historic BAM Be 4/4, a distinctive electric multiple unit that served the Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-Morges in Switzerland.

This well-crafted locomotive, built by ACMV, SIG, and SAAS, showcases impressive engineering for its time.

It features a robust power output of 780 kW and a top speed of 75 km/h, all while operating on a 1000 mm gauge track.

The BAM Be 4/4 offers a comfortable capacity of 40 seats and is powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.

This reliable and historically significant EMU is a testament to the enduring legacy of narrow-gauge railways in Switzerland, bringing the past to life with its operational charm and efficiency.

SAAS BAM Be 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Be 4/4
Built by	ACMV, SIG, SAAS
Top speed	75 km/h47 mph	47 mph
Power output	780 kW1,046 hp	1,046 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity	40 seats