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Control car

SAAS MOB Bt

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
16.81 m
55 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1976–1979
4 units
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the SAAS MOB Bt

Explore the MOB Bt, a distinctive control car from the Swiss Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois. Built by SIG and SAAS between 1976 and 1979, this piece of railway engineering offers a unique travel experience.

Refurbished in 2004 by Raility and R&J, the MOB Bt boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and operates on a 1000 mm gauge track. Its 16.81-meter length and 2'2' axle configuration make it a functional and efficient example of railway technology.

Perfect for appreciating scenic Swiss landscapes, this control car is a true gem for railway enthusiasts. Discover its design and characteristics, a testament to durable and charming railway heritage.

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SAAS MOB Bt technical specifications

Value
SeriesMOB Bt-Be-ABt
Built bySIG, SAAS · 1976–19794 units
RefurbishedRaility, R&J 2004
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length16.81 m55 ft 2 in

Operators of the SAAS MOB Bt

Railway companies that have operated the MOB Bt, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland BernoisMOB BtSwitzerland

SAAS MOB Bt photos

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