© trainspo.comSIG MThB ABDe 4/4
Built by SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, MFO
Overview of the SIG MThB ABDe 4/4
Discover the MThB ABDe 4/4, a classic Swiss electric multiple unit built in 1965 by SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, and MFO.
This distinguished locomotive, known for its Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration, boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a power output of 1073 kW, making it a reliable workhorse.
With a car length of 24.3 meters, a width of 2.9 meters, and a height of 4.5 meters, the MThB ABDe 4/4 offers comfortable seating for 12 passengers in 1st class and 39 in 2nd class.
Weighing in at 64 tonnes, this EMU is a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage, having served the Mittelthurgaubahn.
Explore the specifications and historical significance of this iconic Swiss electric multiple unit.
SIG MThB ABDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SIG, SWS, SAAS, BBC, MFO · 1965 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 1,073 kW1,439 hp | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 12, 2nd class 39 seats | |
| Car length | 24.3 m79 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 4.5 m14 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb |
Operators of the SIG MThB ABDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the MThB ABDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Mittelthurgaubahn | MThB ABDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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