SAAS MThB ABDe 4/4

Built by SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, MFO

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,073 kW

1,439 hp

Weight

64 t

141,096 lb

Years built

1965

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SAAS MThB ABDe 4/4

Discover the MThB ABDe 4/4, a classic Swiss EMU.

Built by SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, and MFO in 1965, this electric multiple unit served the Mittelthurgaubahn railway.

It boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a capacity of 12 seats in 1st class and 39 in 2nd class, making it ideal for regional passenger services.

With its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the MThB ABDe 4/4 features a car length of 24.3 meters, a width of 2.9 meters, and a height of 4.5 meters, tipping the scales at 64 tons.

Its robust design and a power output of 1073 kW ensured reliable operation on its routes.

Explore the history and specifications of this notable Swiss locomotive.

SAAS MThB ABDe 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, MFO · 1965
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,073 kW1,439 hp	1,439 hp
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	1st class 12, 2nd class 39 seats
Car length	24.3 m79 ft 9 in	79 ft 9 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	4.5 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in
Weight	64 t141,096 lb	141,096 lb