© trainspo.comSIG BDe 4/4 II
Built by BBC, SIG
Overview of the SIG BDe 4/4 II
Discover the BDe 4/4 II, a classic EMU that once served the Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen (VHB) in Switzerland.
This reliable electric multiple unit, built by BBC and SIG, operated on a standard 1435 mm gauge track.
With a car length of 23.7 meters and a substantial weight of 73 tons, the BDe 4/4 II was a workhorse on its routes.
Experience a piece of Swiss railway history with this iconic locomotive.
SIG BDe 4/4 II technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SIG | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 23.7 m77 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 73 t160,937 lb |
Operators of the SIG BDe 4/4 II
Railway companies that have operated the BDe 4/4 II, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Vereinigte Huttwil-Bahnen | VHB BDe 4/4 II | Switzerland |
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