SAAS TPF Be 4/4 (151-152)

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

448 kW

601 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1977

2 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SAAS TPF Be 4/4 (151-152)

Discover the TPF Be 4/4 (151-152) electric multiple units, built by SIG and SAAS in 1977. These robust Swiss locomotives have a 1000 mm gauge and a powerful 448 kW output.

Serving first with Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat (GFM) and later with Transports Publics Fribourgeois (TPF), these Bo'Bo' configured units represent a significant part of Swiss railway history.

With a top speed of 80 km/h, these trains offered seating for 48 passengers. Their 16.81-meter length and 32-tonne weight highlight the solid engineering of their era.

The TPF Be 4/4 (151-152) series exemplifies classic Swiss rail engineering and continues to be a notable part of the country's public transport heritage.

SAAS TPF Be 4/4 (151-152) technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	TPF Be 4/4
Built by	SIG, SAAS · 19772 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	448 kW601 hp	601 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	48 seats
Car length	16.81 m55 ft 2 in	55 ft 2 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb