© trainspo.comSIG ABDe 4/4
Built by SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Overview of the SIG ABDe 4/4
Discover the ABDe 4/4, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a rich history in Swiss railways.
Originally built by SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, this locomotive boasts a powerful Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a top speed of 100 km/h.
It has served with distinction for Chemin de fer Martigny-Orsières (MO) as the MO ABDe 4/4 and later with Transports Vallée de Joux (TRAVYS) as the TRAVYS ABDe 538.
With a capacity of 12 seats in 1st class and 31 in 2nd class, the ABDe 4/4 has been a reliable workhorse on the 1435 mm standard gauge tracks, operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.
Weighing 64 tons, this classic EMU represents an important part of Swiss railway heritage.
SIG ABDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, SAAS | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 12, 2nd class 31 seats | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb |
Operators of the SIG ABDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the ABDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemin de fer Martigny-Orsières | MO ABDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Transports Vallée de Joux | TRAVYS ABDe 538 | Switzerland |
SIG ABDe 4/4 photos
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