© trainspo.comOverview of the SAAS RBS Be 4/4 71
Explore the history of the RBS Be 4/4 71 electric locomotive, an icon of Swiss railway transport.
Built in 1925 by SAAS and SIG, and later refurbished in 1948 by SWS, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) served the Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS).
A true piece of engineering and heritage, the RBS Be 4/4 71 represents a significant era in the evolution of railways. Discover the robustness and classic design of this locomotive that traveled the tracks of Switzerland.
SAAS RBS Be 4/4 71 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SAAS, SIG · 19251 units | |
| Refurbished | SWS 1948 |
Operators of the SAAS RBS Be 4/4 71
Railway companies that have operated the RBS Be 4/4 71, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn | RBS Be 4/4.71 | Switzerland |
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