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Electric multiple unit

SAAS BLS BCFe 4/6

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
704 kW
944 hp
Length
41.5 m
136 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1938
3 units

Overview of the SAAS BLS BCFe 4/6

Explore the BLS BCFe 4/6, a classic electric multiple unit from Switzerland's railway history.

Built in 1938 by SIG and SAAS, this two-car train embodies vintage railway engineering and design, a testament to its era.

With a length of 41.5 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BLS BCFe 4/6 was engineered for dependable service on the BLS AG lines.

Boasting a power output of 704 kW, it could achieve a top speed of 110 km/h, making it an efficient performer.

This locomotive, characterized by its robust construction and historical appeal, stands as a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage.

An ideal subject for train enthusiasts and those appreciating transport history, the BLS BCFe 4/6 continues to inspire awe.

SAAS BLS BCFe 4/6 technical specifications

Value
Built bySIG, SAAS · 19383 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output704 kW944 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Train length41.5 m136 ft 2 in
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Operators of the SAAS BLS BCFe 4/6

Railway companies that have operated the BLS BCFe 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BLS AGBLS BCFe 4/6Switzerland

SAAS BLS BCFe 4/6 photos

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