© trainspo.comSchindler WB BDe 4/4
Built by BBC, Schindler, SIG, SWP
Overview of the Schindler WB BDe 4/4
Explore the WB BDe 4/4, an electric multiple unit renowned for its service on the Waldenburgerbahn in Switzerland. Built between 1986 and 1993 by BBC, Schindler, SIG, and SWP, this locomotive is a testament to robust engineering for narrow-gauge railways.
With a top speed of 75 km/h and operating on a 750 mm gauge, the WB BDe 4/4 is perfectly suited for its operational environment. It weighs 28 tonnes and measures 18.2 meters in length, ensuring efficient movement across challenging terrain.
Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems and featuring a B'B' UIC axle configuration, this unit provides reliable and effective transport solutions. Discover the strength and efficiency of Swiss narrow-gauge rail with the WB BDe 4/4.
Schindler WB BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, Schindler, SIG, SWP · 1986–1993 | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Car length | 18.2 m59 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 28 t61,729 lb |
Operators of the Schindler WB BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the WB BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Waldenburgerbahn | WB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
Schindler WB BDe 4/4 photos
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