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Control car

SIG MOB Bt

Built by SIG, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
16.81 m
55 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1976–1979
4 units
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the SIG MOB Bt

Explore the MOB Bt, a versatile control car from the Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois.

These elegant units, built by SIG and SAAS between 1976 and 1979, were modernized in 2004 by Raility and R&J.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, they are an essential part of the Swiss mountain railway network.

Their 2'2' axle configuration and 16.81-meter length ensure stability and comfort on winding routes.

The MOB Bt control cars are designed for efficient and enjoyable travel through breathtaking landscapes.

SIG MOB Bt technical specifications

Value
SeriesMOB Bt-Be-ABt
Built bySIG, SAAS · 1976–19794 units
RefurbishedRaility, R&J 2004
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length16.81 m55 ft 2 in

Operators of the SIG MOB Bt

Railway companies that have operated the MOB Bt, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland BernoisMOB BtSwitzerland

SIG MOB Bt photos

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