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Electric multiple unit

SIG BAM Be 4/4

Built by ACMV, SIG, SAAS

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
780 kW
1,046 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge

Overview of the SIG BAM Be 4/4

Explore the BAM Be 4/4, a classic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that once served the picturesque Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-Morges in Switzerland.

Built by ACMV, SIG, and SAAS, this notable locomotive operates on a narrow 1000 mm gauge track and achieves a top speed of 75 km/h. It's a charming piece of Swiss railway heritage.

With a robust power output of 780 kW and seating capacity for 40 passengers, the BAM Be 4/4 was an integral part of regional transportation. Its electric system ran on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, showcasing advanced technology for its era.

Discover the technical specifications and historical significance of this distinctive EMU, a testament to Swiss engineering and railway operations.

SIG BAM Be 4/4 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBe 4/4
Built byACMV, SIG, SAAS
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output780 kW1,046 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity40 seats

Operators of the SIG BAM Be 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-MorgesBAM Be 4/4Switzerland

SIG BAM Be 4/4 photos

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