© trainspo.comSIG DSF BDe 4/4
Built by SIG, SWS, BBC, SAAS, MFO
Overview of the SIG DSF BDe 4/4
Discover the DSF BDe 4/4, a versatile electric multiple unit built in 1966 by a consortium including SIG, SWS, BBC, SAAS, and MFO.
This robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a comfortable seating capacity for 48 passengers.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a car length of 24.3 meters, it has served with distinction for organizations like Draisinen Sammlung Fricktal and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
Its impressive power output of 1100 kW and a tractive effort of 137 kN make it a reliable performer.
SIG DSF BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SIG, SWS, BBC, SAAS, MFO · 1966 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 1,100 kW1,475 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 137 kN30,799 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Capacity | 48 seats | |
| Car length | 24.3 m79 ft 9 in |
Operators of the SIG DSF BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the DSF BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Draisinen Sammlung Fricktal | DSF BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Schweizerische Südostbahn AG | SOB BDe 556 | Switzerland |
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