© trainspo.comSAAS SBB BDe 4/4
Built by SLM, SWP, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the SAAS SBB BDe 4/4
Discover the SBB BDe 4/4, a classic Swiss railcar renowned for its robust design and operational versatility.
Built between 1952 and 1955 by a consortium of leading Swiss manufacturers including SLM, SWP, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this locomotive represents a significant era in Swiss railway engineering.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a powerful 1176 kW output, the SBB BDe 4/4 has served admirably across different operators, including the Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn (OeBB), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), and SBB Historic.
This 1435 mm gauge railcar, featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, offers a comfortable seating capacity of 40 passengers and measures 22.7 meters in length.
Its reliable 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system has ensured efficient service for decades, making it a valuable asset in railway preservation and heritage operations.
SAAS SBB BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SWP, BBC, MFO, SAAS · 1952–195531 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 1,176 kW1,577 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 40 seats | |
| Length | 22.7 m74 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 57 t125,663 lb |
Operators of the SAAS SBB BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the SBB BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn | OeBB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| SBB Historic | SBB Historic BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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