© trainspo.comSAAS TRN BDe 4/4 1-5
Built by Reggiane, SAAS, TIBB
Overview of the SAAS TRN BDe 4/4 1-5
Explore the TRN BDe 4/4 1-5, a classic electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history on Swiss railways.
Built in 1950 by a collaboration of Reggiane, SAAS, and TIBB, this locomotive embodies robustness and reliability, making it a dependable asset for public transport operations.
With a gauge of 1000 mm and a top speed of 60 km/h, the TRN BDe 4/4 1-5 proudly served the Transports Publics Neuchâtelois (transN), ensuring efficient and timely passenger services.
Featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this 11.85-meter long, 23.5-ton unit is a remarkable piece of railway heritage.
SAAS TRN BDe 4/4 1-5 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Reggiane, SAAS, TIBB · 1950 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Car length | 11.85 m38 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 23.5 t51,809 lb |
Operators of the SAAS TRN BDe 4/4 1-5
Railway companies that have operated the TRN BDe 4/4 1-5, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports Publics Neuchâtelois | transN BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
SAAS TRN BDe 4/4 1-5 photos
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