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Electric multiple unit

SIG ABeh 4/4 I

Built by BBC, SIG, SLM

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1965
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SIG ABeh 4/4 I

Discover the historic ABeh 4/4 I electric multiple unit, a charming locomotive that has been serving the picturesque routes of the Berner Oberland-Bahnen (BOB) in Switzerland since 1965.

Built by BBC, SIG, and SLM, these robust units feature a 1000 mm gauge and a total weight of 44 tons, making them perfectly suited for the challenging alpine terrain.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a car length of 17.2 meters, the ABeh 4/4 I offers reliable service and adds to the nostalgic character of the Bernese Oberland region.

This Bo'Bo' classification locomotive operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, showcasing classic railway engineering.

SIG ABeh 4/4 I technical specifications

Value
SeriesBOB ABeh 4/4
Built byBBC, SIG, SLM · 1965
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Car length17.2 m56 ft 5 in
Weight44 t97,003 lb
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Operators of the SIG ABeh 4/4 I

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

OperatorClassCountry
Berner Oberland-BahnenBOB ABeh 4/4 ISwitzerland

SIG ABeh 4/4 I photos

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