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Electric multiple unit

SAAS BT BDe 2/4

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1932

Overview of the SAAS BT BDe 2/4

Discover the BT BDe 2/4, a classic electric multiple unit with a proud heritage.

This iconic locomotive served the Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn in Switzerland, embodying Swiss railway engineering.

Built in 1932 by SIG and SAAS, and later refurbished in 1961, the BDe 2/4 represents a significant piece of railway history.

Featuring a top speed of 90 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this train offers a glimpse into early 20th-century rail technology.

With a car length of 23.7 meters, the BT BDe 2/4 is a notable example of its era, perfect for enthusiasts of historical trains and Swiss railway heritage.

SAAS BT BDe 2/4 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBT BDe 2/4
Built bySIG, SAAS · 1932
Refurbished1961
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length23.7 m77 ft 9 in

Operators of the SAAS BT BDe 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the BT BDe 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bodensee-Toggenburg-BahnBT BDe 2/4Switzerland

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