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Electric multiple unit

SIG GFM ABDe 4/4

Built by SIG, BBC

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Weight
56 t
123,459 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1946–1947

Overview of the SIG GFM ABDe 4/4

Discover the historic GFM ABDe 4/4, a classic EMU that served the Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat railway in Switzerland.

Built by SIG and BBC between 1946 and 1947, this electric multiple unit is a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

Measuring 22.7 meters in length and weighing 56 tonnes, the GFM ABDe 4/4 operated on a 1000mm gauge track.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, it was a reliable workhorse for its era.

This particular unit underwent refurbishment between 1965 and 1966, extending its operational life.

Explore the legacy of this charming Swiss locomotive, a piece of railway history that continues to capture the imagination of enthusiasts.

SIG GFM ABDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySIG, BBC · 1946–1947
Refurbished1965 - 1966
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Car length22.7 m74 ft 6 in
Weight56 t123,459 lb
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Operators of the SIG GFM ABDe 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Gruyère-Fribourg-MoratGFM ABDe 4/4Switzerland

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