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Electric multiple unit

SAAS STB Be 4/4

Built by SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1939

Overview of the SAAS STB Be 4/4

Discover the STB Be 4/4, an iconic electric locomotive that played a significant role in Swiss railway history.

Built in 1939 by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including SLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, and SAAS, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) embodies the engineering prowess of its era.

It proudly served on the Sensetalbahn AG in Switzerland.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a weight of 44 tonnes, this locomotive is perfectly suited for standard gauge tracks of 1435 mm.

Its electrical system operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, a standard for Swiss networks, and its car length of 19.6 meters makes it a versatile vehicle for various transport needs.

The STB Be 4/4 stands as a pillar of the Swiss railway landscape, continuing to captivate enthusiasts and historians alike.

Delve into the technical specifications of this remarkable machine that left an indelible mark on the Sensetalbahn AG.

SAAS STB Be 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, SIG, MFO, BBC, SAAS · 1939
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length19.6 m64 ft 4 in
Weight44 t97,003 lb

Operators of the SAAS STB Be 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Sensetalbahn AGSTB Be 4/4Switzerland

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