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Electric locomotive

SAAS BVZ Deh 4/4

Built by SAAS, SIG, SLM

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
49 t
108,026 lb
Length
16.9 m
55 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1975–1976
4 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'zz Bo'zz

Overview of the SAAS BVZ Deh 4/4

Discover the robust BVZ Deh 4/4 electric locomotive, a significant piece of Swiss railway history. Built between 1975 and 1976, it served with distinction on the Brig-Visp-Zermatt-Bahn and later the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn.

This powerful locomotive is engineered for challenging alpine terrains, featuring a narrow gauge of 1000 mm and a respectable top speed of 65 km/h. Its Bo'zz Bo'zz axle configuration and a weight of 49 tons provide excellent traction and stability on steep gradients.

Operating on 11 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, the BVZ Deh 4/4 offers reliable and efficient performance for both passenger and freight services. Its 16.9-meter length reflects its optimized design for navigating the intricate Swiss railway network, making it a dependable workhorse.

SAAS BVZ Deh 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySAAS, SIG, SLM · 1975–19764 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Electric systems
  • 11 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'zz Bo'zz
Length16.9 m55 ft 5 in
Weight49 t108,026 lb

Operators of the SAAS BVZ Deh 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the BVZ Deh 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Brig-Visp-Zermatt-BahnBVZ Deh 4/4Switzerland
Matterhorn-Gotthard-BahnMGB Deh 4/4Switzerland

SAAS BVZ Deh 4/4 photos

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