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Diesel multiple unit

SIG BCFm 2/4

Built by MFO, SIG, Sulzer

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Power output

150 kW

201 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1929

Overview of the SIG BCFm 2/4

Explore the historic BCFm 2/4 locomotive, a charming piece of Swiss railway heritage from the Appenzeller Bahnen.

Built in 1929 by MFO, SIG, and Sulzer, this diesel multiple unit (DMU) offers a glimpse into early 20th-century rail technology.

With a top speed of 45 km/h and a capacity for 30 seats, the BCFm 2/4 is designed for regional routes, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Its compact dimensions, with a car length of 16.4 meters, width of 2.7 meters, and height of 3.68 meters, make it well-suited for scenic journeys.

Weighing 32 tons and powered by a 150 kW output, this locomotive embodies a rich operational history in Switzerland.

SIG BCFm 2/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MFO, SIG, Sulzer · 1929
Top speed	45 km/h28 mph	28 mph
Power output	150 kW201 hp	201 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Capacity	30 seats
Car length	16.4 m53 ft 10 in	53 ft 10 in
Width	2.7 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.68 m12 ft 1 in	12 ft 1 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb

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Operators of the SIG BCFm 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the BCFm 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Appenzeller Bahnen	AB BCFm 2/4	Switzerland

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