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Electric multiple unit

SAAS LEB BDe 4/4

Built by SAAS, SWS

Power output
324 kW
434 hp
Weight
30.9 t
68,123 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1935–1947
5 units

Overview of the SAAS LEB BDe 4/4

Discover the LEB BDe 4/4, a classic electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history in Swiss railways.

This iconic locomotive, built between 1935 and 1947 by SAAS and SWS, operated for the Chemin de fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB).

It features a 1000 mm gauge, a weight of 30.9 tonnes, and a power output of 324 kW, capable of a tractive effort of 36 kN.

Designed for second-class service, it could accommodate 40 seats, providing comfortable journeys for passengers.

The LEB BDe 4/4 ran on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making it a reliable workhorse for regional transport.

Explore the engineering and operational legacy of this significant Swiss rail vehicle.

SAAS LEB BDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySAAS, SWS · 1935–19475 units
Power output324 kW434 hp
Tractive effort36 kN8,093 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity2nd class 40 seats
Weight30.9 t68,123 lb
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Operators of the SAAS LEB BDe 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de fer Lausanne-Echallens-BercherLEB BDe 4/4Switzerland

SAAS LEB BDe 4/4 photos

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