© trainspo.comSIG MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28
Built by BBC, SIG
Overview of the SIG MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28
Explore the MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28, a notable service unit from the Swiss Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois (MOB).
Built in 1924 by BBC and SIG, this 1000 mm gauge locomotive boasts a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and an output of 388 kW. It's designed for operational speeds up to 50 km/h.
Measuring 2.7 meters wide and 3.7 meters high, this 36-tonne unit played a significant role in Swiss railway history.
SIG MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SIG · 1924 | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Power output | 388 kW520 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Width | 2.7 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 36 t79,366 lb |
Operators of the SIG MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28
Railway companies that have operated the MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois | MOB BDe 4/4 27-28 | Switzerland |
| Chemins de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois | MOB De 4/4 | Switzerland |
SIG MOB CFZe 4/4 27-28 photos
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