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Electric multiple unit

SIG BT BDe 2/4

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1932

Overview of the SIG BT BDe 2/4

Discover the BT BDe 2/4, a historic electric multiple unit that served the Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn (BT) in Switzerland. Built by SIG and SAAS in 1932, this 23.7-meter-long unit was a key part of regional rail transport for decades.

The BT BDe 2/4 boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it a marvel of engineering history.

Refurbished in 1961, its presence showcases the evolution of Swiss railways and their commitment to ongoing innovation. This is a true gem for enthusiasts of historical trains and an icon of Switzerland's railway past.

SIG BT BDe 2/4 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBT BDe 2/4
Built bySIG, SAAS · 1932
Refurbished1961
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length23.7 m77 ft 9 in

Operators of the SIG BT BDe 2/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Bodensee-Toggenburg-BahnBT BDe 2/4Switzerland

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