© trainspo.comSIG BOB ABDeh 4/4
Built by BBC, SIG, SLM
Overview of the SIG BOB ABDeh 4/4
Discover the BOB ABDeh 4/4, an electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history in Switzerland.
This distinctive locomotive, also known as the BOB ABDeh 4/4, operated with the Berner Oberland-Bahnen, contributing to the region's efficient rail transport. Built by BBC, SIG, and SLM, it boasts a powerful 632 kW electric system operating on 1.5 kV DC.
With a top speed of 70 km/h and a car length of 17 meters, the BOB ABDeh 4/4 offers comfortable seating for 10 passengers in first class and 32 in second class. Its 1000 mm gauge and 40-ton weight made it a reliable workhorse on its network.
SIG BOB ABDeh 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SIG, SLM | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 632 kW848 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 1st class 10, 2nd class 32 seats | |
| Car length | 17 m55 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 40 t88,185 lb |
Operators of the SIG BOB ABDeh 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BOB ABDeh 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Berner Oberland-Bahnen | BOB ABDeh 4/4 | Switzerland |
SIG BOB ABDeh 4/4 photos
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